Rudolf Geiger

Summary

Rudolf Geiger is a human^[1]. Born in Erlangen^[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1894^[3]. He passed away in Munich^[4]. He died on January 22, 1981^[5]. He worked as a meteorologist^[6], university teacher^[7], and climatologist^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Rudolf Geiger was born in Erlangen^[2].
• Rudolf Geiger died in Munich^[4].
• Rudolf Geiger was born on August 24, 1894^[3].
• Rudolf Geiger died on January 22, 1981^[5].
• Rudolf Geiger's father was Wilhelm Geiger^[10].
• Rudolf Geiger held citizenship in Germany^[11].
• Rudolf Geiger's professions included meteorologist^[6].
• Rudolf Geiger's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Rudolf Geiger worked as a climatologist^[8].
• Rudolf Geiger was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[12].
• Rudolf Geiger's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg^[13].
• Rudolf Geiger's doctoral advisor was Eilhard Wiedemann^[14].
• A notable work attributed to Rudolf Geiger is Köppen climate classification^[15].
• Rudolf Geiger received the Bavarian Order of Merit^[16].
• Rudolf Geiger was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina^[17].
• Rudolf Geiger was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[18].
• Rudolf Geiger is recorded as male^[19].
• Rudolf Geiger's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Rudolf Geiger's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich^[21].
• Rudolf Geiger's family name is recorded as Geiger^[22].
• Rudolf Geiger's given name is recorded as Rudolf^[23].
• Rudolf Geiger's work location is recorded as Munich^[24].
• Rudolf Geiger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German^[25].
• Rudolf Geiger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Rudolf Geiger'}^[26].
• Rudolf Geiger's sibling is recorded as Hans Geiger^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Erlangen^[2], Rudolf Geiger… he was born on August 24, 1894^[3]. His father was Wilhelm Geiger^[10].

Education

Rudolf Geiger was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg^[13]. His doctoral advisor was Eilhard Wiedemann^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include meteorologist^[6], university teacher^[7], and climatologist^[8]. Rudolf Geiger was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rudolf Geiger is Köppen climate classification^[15]. Things named for him include Köppen climate classification^[28], an effective climate classification^[29], founded in 1884^[30].

Recognition

Rudolf Geiger received the Bavarian Order of Merit^[16].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Geiger died on January 22, 1981^[5]. He died in Munich^[4].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Geiger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (113 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

Entities named for him include Köppen climate classification^[28], an effective climate classification^[29], founded in 1884^[30].

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Geiger born?

Born in Erlangen^[2], Rudolf Geiger…

Where did Rudolf Geiger die?

Rudolf Geiger passed away in Munich^[4].

Who were Rudolf Geiger's parents?

Rudolf Geiger's father was Wilhelm Geiger^[10].

What did Rudolf Geiger do for work?

Rudolf Geiger worked as meteorologist^[6], university teacher^[7], and climatologist^[8].

Where did Rudolf Geiger go to school?

Rudolf Geiger was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg^[13].

What awards did Rudolf Geiger receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit^[16].