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Wilhelm von Freeden

1822-05-12 – 1894-01-11

Life & Legacy

Wilhelm Ihno Adolf von Freeden (12 May 1822 Norden, German Confederation – 11 January 1894 Bonn) was a German mathematician and expert on navigation. He was the founder of the North German Naval Observatory. Freeden Bank bears his name.

Occupation & Career

mathematician, politician, naturalist, teacher, editing staff, philologist, oceanographer

Education

University of Göttingen; University of Bonn

Faith & Community

Lutheranism

Legacy Highlights

Church

Lutheranism

Organizations & Memberships

Corps Frisia Göttingen · Corps Guestphalia Bonn

Education & Institutions

University of Bonn · University of Göttingen

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q99596 — wikidata View source

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