Viktor Uhlig

geologist and paleontologist (1857–1911)
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Viktor Uhlig
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Summary

Viktor Uhlig is a human[1]. He was born in Lískovec[2]. He was born on January 2, 1857[3]. He died in Karlovy Vary[4]. He died on June 4, 1911[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], and geologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Lískovec[2].
  • Viktor Uhlig passed away in Karlovy Vary[4].
  • Viktor Uhlig was born on January 2, 1857[3].
  • Viktor Uhlig died on June 4, 1911[5].
  • Burial took place at Evangelical Cemetery in Praha-Strašnice[10].
  • Viktor Uhlig held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[11].
  • Viktor Uhlig's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Viktor Uhlig's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Viktor Uhlig's professions included geologist[8].
  • Viktor Uhlig was employed by University of Vienna[12].
  • Viktor Uhlig was employed by Charles University[13].
  • Viktor Uhlig was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • Viktor Uhlig was educated at University of Graz[15].
  • Viktor Uhlig received the Cothenius Medal[16].
  • Viktor Uhlig was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[17].
  • Viktor Uhlig was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Viktor Uhlig was a member of Zoologisch-Botanische Gesellschaft[19].
  • Viktor Uhlig was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[20].
  • Viktor Uhlig is recorded as male[21].
  • Viktor Uhlig's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Viktor Uhlig's Commons category is recorded as Viktor Uhlig[23].
  • Viktor Uhlig's family name is recorded as Uhlig[24].
  • Viktor Uhlig's given name is recorded as Viktor[25].
  • Viktor Uhlig's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Viktor Uhlig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Lískovec[2], Viktor Uhlig… he was born on January 2, 1857[3].

Education

Educated at University of Vienna[14], a university[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1365[30], headquartered in Vienna[31] and University of Graz[15], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1585[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], and geologist[8]. Employers include University of Vienna[12], a university[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1365[38], headquartered in Vienna[39] and Charles University[13], a public university[40], in Czech Republic[41], founded in 1348[42], headquartered in Prague[43].

Recognition

Viktor Uhlig received the Cothenius Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Viktor Uhlig died on June 4, 1911[5]. He passed away in Karlovy Vary[4]. He is buried at Evangelical Cemetery in Praha-Strašnice[10].

Why It Matters

Viktor Uhlig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Viktor Uhlig born?

Born in Lískovec[2].

Where did Viktor Uhlig die?

Viktor Uhlig passed away in Karlovy Vary[4].

What did Viktor Uhlig do for work?

Viktor Uhlig worked as paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], and geologist[8].

Where did Viktor Uhlig go to school?

Viktor Uhlig was educated at University of Vienna[14] and University of Graz[15].

What awards did Viktor Uhlig receive?

Honors received include Cothenius Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Collection of Registry Books at Prague City Archives. katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . biodiversitylibrary.org. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . ulib.sk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . katalog.ahmp.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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