Werner Schäfer

German virologist (1912–2000)
Person human Q2562593
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Summary

Werner Schäfer was born on March 9, 1912[1], in Wanne[2]. He died on April 25, 2000[3], in Tübingen[4]. He worked as a virologist[5], veterinary medicine[6], and veterinarian[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Educated at: University of Giessen[10]
  • Award received: Carus medal[11], Emil-von-Behring-Prize[12], Robert Koch Gold Medal[13], Aronson Prize[14], Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Prize[15]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Archives at: archive of the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft[18]
  • Family name: Schäfer[19]
  • Given name: Werner[20]
  • Work location: Tübingen[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • P14927: 139495606[23]

FAQs

Where was Werner Schäfer born?

Werner Schäfer's place of birth was Wanne[2].

Where did Werner Schäfer die?

Werner Schäfer passed away in Tübingen[4].

What did Werner Schäfer do for work?

Werner Schäfer worked as a virologist[5], veterinary medicine[6], and veterinarian[7].

Where did Werner Schäfer go to school?

Werner Schäfer was educated at University of Giessen[10].

What awards did Werner Schäfer receive?

Honors received include Carus medal[11], Emil-von-Behring-Prize[12], Robert Koch Gold Medal[13], and Aronson Prize[14].

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  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Retrieved . robert-koch-stiftung.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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