Wilhelm Weith

German-Swiss chemist (1846-1881)
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Summary

Wilhelm Weith was born on January 1, 1844[1], in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[2]. He died on January 1, 1881[3], in Ajaccio[4]. He worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6].

Key Facts

  • Date of death: November 29, 1881[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Employer: University of Zurich[9], ETH Zurich[10]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[11], ETH Zurich[12]
  • Student: Lydia Sesemann[13]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Family name: Weith[16]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[17]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Weith born?

Wilhelm Weith's place of birth was Bad Homburg vor der Höhe[2].

Where did Wilhelm Weith die?

Wilhelm Weith passed away in Ajaccio[4].

What did Wilhelm Weith do for work?

Wilhelm Weith worked as a chemist[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Wilhelm Weith go to school?

Wilhelm Weith was educated at Heidelberg University[11] and ETH Zurich[12].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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