Thomas Johann Seebeck
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Summary
Thomas Johann Seebeck was born on April 9, 1770[1], in Tallinn[2]. He died on December 10, 1831[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a physicist[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (530 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: March 29, 1770[7]
- Father: Johann Christoph Seebeck[8]
- Mother: Gerdruta Seebeck[9]
- Spouse: Julia Amalia Ulrika Seebeck[10]
- Child: August Seebeck[11], Sidonie Passow[12], Moritz Seebeck[13], Adeline Seebeck[14]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[15]
- Field of work: physics[16]
- Educated at: Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17], University of Göttingen[18]
- Award received: Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[19]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Thomas Johann Seebeck[24]
- Family name: Seebeck[25]
- Given name: Thomas[26], Johann[27]
- Work location: Nuremberg[28], Berlin[29], Bayreuth[30], Weimar[31], Jena[32]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[33], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], The New Student's Reference Work[36], Physicists: Biographical Dictionary[37], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Name in native language: Thomas Johann Seebeck[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Eesti 1000[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Thomas Johann Seebeck include Seebeck effect[42], a physical effect[43].
Why It Matters
Thomas Johann Seebeck has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
He is credited with the discovery of Seebeck effect[46], a physical effect[47]. Entities named for him include Seebeck effect[42], a physical effect[43].
FAQs
Where was Thomas Johann Seebeck born?
Thomas Johann Seebeck was born in Tallinn[2].
Where did Thomas Johann Seebeck die?
Thomas Johann Seebeck passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Thomas Johann Seebeck's parents?
Thomas Johann Seebeck's father was Johann Christoph Seebeck[8]. Thomas Johann Seebeck's mother was Gerdruta Seebeck[9].
Who was Thomas Johann Seebeck married to?
Thomas Johann Seebeck's spouses include Julia Amalia Ulrika Seebeck[10].
What did Thomas Johann Seebeck do for work?
Thomas Johann Seebeck worked as a physicist[5].
Where did Thomas Johann Seebeck go to school?
Thomas Johann Seebeck was educated at Gustav Adolf Grammar School[17] and University of Göttingen[18].
What awards did Thomas Johann Seebeck receive?
Honors received include Grand prix des sciences mathématiques[19].
What did Thomas Johann Seebeck discover?
Thomas Johann Seebeck is credited as discoverer of Seebeck effect[46].