Wilhelm Fucks

German physicist (1902–1990)
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Summary

Wilhelm Fucks was born on January 1, 1902[1], in Leverkusen[2]. He died on April 1, 1990[3], in Cologne[4]. He worked as a physicist[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and head teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Wiesdorf[9]
  • Date of birth: June 4, 1902[10]
  • Place of burial: Aachen Forest Cemetery[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Employer: Technische Universität Berlin[13]
  • Doctoral advisor: Walter Rogowski[14]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15]
  • Member of: North Rhine-Westphalia Academy for Sciences and Arts[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[18]
  • Doctoral student: Dieter Wickmann[19]
  • Commons category: Wilhelm Fucks[20]
  • Family name: Fucks[21]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[22]
  • Work location: Aachen[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • Name in native language: Wilhelm Fucks[25]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Fucks born?

Wilhelm Fucks was born in Leverkusen[2].

Where did Wilhelm Fucks die?

Wilhelm Fucks died in Cologne[4].

What did Wilhelm Fucks do for work?

Wilhelm Fucks worked as a physicist[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], and head teacher[8].

What awards did Wilhelm Fucks receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . Q139925858. wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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    Commons category → Wilhelm Fucks
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