Walter Ernst Fricke
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Summary
Walter Ernst Fricke was born on April 1, 1915[1], in Leimbach[2]. He died on March 21, 1988[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1915[8]
- Date of death: 1988[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Field of work: astronomy[11]
- Employer: Heidelberg University[12]
- Educated at: University of Göttingen[13], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14]
- Doctoral advisor: Otto Heckmann[15]
- Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Prix Jules Janssen[17], honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18]
- Member of: Academy of Sciences of the USSR[19], Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20], Austrian Academy of Sciences[21], Russian Academy of Sciences[22], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23], International Astronomical Union[24]
- Influenced by: Paul ten Bruggencate[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Family name: Fricke[27]
- Given name: Walter[28]
- Described by source: Astronomers: A Biographical Reference[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30], English[31]
- Maintained by WikiProject: WikiProject Mathematics[32]
- P14528: 29003[33]
- P14927: 1012400727[34]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Walter Ernst Fricke include 1561 Fricke[35], an asteroid[36].
Why It Matters
Walter Ernst Fricke has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include 1561 Fricke[35], an asteroid[36].
FAQs
Where was Walter Ernst Fricke born?
Walter Ernst Fricke was born in Leimbach[2].
Where did Walter Ernst Fricke die?
Walter Ernst Fricke passed away in Heidelberg[4].
What did Walter Ernst Fricke do for work?
Walter Ernst Fricke worked as an astronomer[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Walter Ernst Fricke go to school?
Walter Ernst Fricke was educated at University of Göttingen[13] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
What awards did Walter Ernst Fricke receive?
Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], Prix Jules Janssen[17], and honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18].