William Christopher Zeise

Danish chemist
Person human Q904247
William Christopher Zeise
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William Christopher Zeise

Summary

William Christopher Zeise is a human[1]. Born in Slagelse[2], he… he was born on October 15, 1789[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on November 12, 1847[5]. He worked as a chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Christopher Zeise's place of birth was Slagelse[2].
  • William Christopher Zeise died in Copenhagen[4].
  • William Christopher Zeise was born on October 15, 1789[3].
  • William Christopher Zeise died on November 12, 1847[5].
  • William Christopher Zeise is buried at Assistens Cemetery[9].
  • William Christopher Zeise held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[10].
  • William Christopher Zeise's professions included chemist[6].
  • William Christopher Zeise's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among William Christopher Zeise's employers was University of Copenhagen[11].
  • William Christopher Zeise was employed by Technical University of Denmark[12].
  • William Christopher Zeise's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[13].
  • William Christopher Zeise's education included a stint at Slagelse Gymnasium[14].
  • William Christopher Zeise received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • William Christopher Zeise was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[16].
  • William Christopher Zeise is recorded as male[17].
  • William Christopher Zeise's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • William Christopher Zeise's family name is recorded as Zeise[19].
  • William Christopher Zeise's given name is recorded as William[20].

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Origins and Family

William Christopher Zeise was born in Slagelse[2]. He was born on October 15, 1789[3].

Education

Educated at University of Copenhagen[13], a public research university[21], in Denmark[22], founded in 1479[23] and Slagelse Gymnasium[14], a gymnasium[24], in Denmark[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Copenhagen[11], a public research university[26], in Denmark[27], founded in 1479[28] and Technical University of Denmark[12], an institute of technology[29], in Denmark[30], founded in 1829[31], headquartered in Kongens Lyngby[32].

Recognition

William Christopher Zeise received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

Death and Burial

William Christopher Zeise died on November 12, 1847[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

William Christopher Zeise ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was William Christopher Zeise born?

Born in Slagelse[2], William Christopher Zeise…

Where did William Christopher Zeise die?

William Christopher Zeise passed away in Copenhagen[4].

What did William Christopher Zeise do for work?

William Christopher Zeise worked as chemist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did William Christopher Zeise go to school?

William Christopher Zeise was educated at University of Copenhagen[13] and Slagelse Gymnasium[14].

What awards did William Christopher Zeise receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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