Wilhelm Henke

German physician and writer (1834-1896)
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Wilhelm Henke

Summary

Wilhelm Henke is a human[1]. He was born in Jena[2]. He was born on June 19, 1834[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on May 17, 1896[5]. He worked as a physician[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], anatomist[9], and Privatdozent[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Henke was born in Jena[2].
  • Wilhelm Henke died in Tübingen[4].
  • Wilhelm Henke was born on June 19, 1834[3].
  • Wilhelm Henke died on May 17, 1896[5].
  • Burial took place at Stadtfriedhof Tübingen[12].
  • Wilhelm Henke's father was Ernst Ludwig Theodor Henke[13].
  • Among Wilhelm Henke's spouses was Amalie Henke[14].
  • A child of Wilhelm Henke was Friedrich Henke[15].
  • A child of Wilhelm Henke was Anna Henke[16].
  • Wilhelm Henke held citizenship in German Reich[17].
  • Wilhelm Henke's professions included physician[6].
  • Wilhelm Henke worked as a writer[7].
  • Wilhelm Henke's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wilhelm Henke worked as an anatomist[9].
  • Wilhelm Henke worked as a Privatdozent[10].
  • Wilhelm Henke worked as a pedagogue[18].
  • Wilhelm Henke's field of work was anatomy[19].
  • Wilhelm Henke's field of work was medicine[20].
  • Wilhelm Henke was employed by University of Tübingen[21].
  • Among Wilhelm Henke's employers was University of Rostock[22].
  • Among Wilhelm Henke's employers was Charles University[23].
  • Among Wilhelm Henke's employers was Franciscus Donders[24].
  • Among Wilhelm Henke's employers was University of Marburg[25].
  • Among Wilhelm Henke's employers was University of Rostock[26].
  • Wilhelm Henke's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Henke's place of birth was Jena[2]. He was born on June 19, 1834[3]. His father was Ernst Ludwig Theodor Henke[13].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[27], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[32], a university[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1828[35]; and University of Marburg[36], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1527[39], headquartered in Marburg[40]. Academic degrees include professor[41] and Doctor of Medicine[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], anatomist[9], Privatdozent[10], and pedagogue[18]. Fields of work include anatomy[19], a branch of biology[43] and medicine[20], a field of study[44]. Employers include University of Tübingen[21], a comprehensive university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1477[47], headquartered in Tübingen[48]; University of Rostock[22], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1419[51], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[52]; Charles University[23], a public university[53], in Czech Republic[54], founded in 1348[55], headquartered in Prague[56]; Franciscus Donders[24], a physician[57], 1818–1889[58], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[59], awarded the Commander of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[60]; University of Marburg[25], a public university[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1527[63], headquartered in Marburg[64]; and lazaretto[65].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of Honour of the Württemberg Order of the Crown[66] and ennoblement[67].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Henke was married to Amalie Henke[14]. Children include Friedrich Henke[15], a university teacher[68], 1868–1943[69], of German Reich[70] and Anna Henke[16], a portrait painter[71], 1872–1944[72], of German Reich[73].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Henke died on May 17, 1896[5]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He is buried at Stadtfriedhof Tübingen[12].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Henke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[74]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Henke born?

Wilhelm Henke's place of birth was Jena[2].

Where did Wilhelm Henke die?

Wilhelm Henke passed away in Tübingen[4].

Who were Wilhelm Henke's parents?

Wilhelm Henke's father was Ernst Ludwig Theodor Henke[13].

Who was Wilhelm Henke married to?

Wilhelm Henke's spouses include Amalie Henke[14].

What did Wilhelm Henke do for work?

Wilhelm Henke worked as physician[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], anatomist[9], and Privatdozent[10].

Where did Wilhelm Henke go to school?

Wilhelm Henke was educated at University of Göttingen[27], Frederick William University Berlin[32], and University of Marburg[36].

What awards did Wilhelm Henke receive?

Honors received include Cross of Honour of the Württemberg Order of the Crown[66] and ennoblement[67].

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  1. 3d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Find a grave memorial id 231469189
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id 9674
    Place of burial Stadtfriedhof Tübingen
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  2. 24d ago · Rescq · 2026-08-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Amalie Henke
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P26]]: [[Q94752672]]"
  3. 15w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Father Ernst Ludwig Theodor Henke
    Occupation physician, writer, university teacher +3
    Work location Tübingen, Marburg, Rostock +1
    Academic major medicine
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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