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Georg Hermann Quincke

1834 – 1924

German physicist

Physicist Chemist University teacher
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Lived 1834 – 1924 (aged 89). Georg Hermann Quincke was a German physicist, chemist and university teacher, known for Streaming current.

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Important facts

Born
19 November 1834, Frankfurt (Oder)
Birth century
19th century
Died
13 January 1924, Heidelberg
Occupation
Physicist, chemist, university teacher
Nationality
Kingdom of Prussia, German Reich
Known for
Streaming current
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Königsberg, Heidelberg University
Employers
University of Würzburg, Heidelberg University, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Awards
Cothenius Medal; Foreign Member of the Royal Society; Honorary doctorate from the Julius Maximilians University of Würzburg; Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford; Honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge; Honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow; Honorary member of the Physics Association (Frankfurt am Main, Germany); List of fellows of the Royal Society P, Q, R

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Georg Hermann Quincke?

German physicist (1834–1924)

When was Georg Hermann Quincke born?

Georg Hermann Quincke was born on 19 November 1834 in Frankfurt (Oder).

When did Georg Hermann Quincke die?

Georg Hermann Quincke died on 13 January 1924 in Heidelberg.

What was Georg Hermann Quincke's occupation?

Georg Hermann Quincke was a physicist, chemist and university teacher.

What was Georg Hermann Quincke known for?

Georg Hermann Quincke was known for Streaming current.

What nationality was Georg Hermann Quincke?

Georg Hermann Quincke was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Georg Hermann Quincke

· Wikidata: Q62463

· DBpedia: Georg Hermann Quincke

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