Public figure
Oskar Lenz Silver
Austrian scientist (1848–1925)
Oskar Lenz is an Austrian scientist (1848–1925). Born 1848 in Leipzig. Associated with Charles University.
At a glance
Gold- Born
- 1848-04-13, Leipzig
- Died
- 1925-03-01, Sooß
- Citizenship
- Austria
- Occupations
- explorer, university teacher, geologist, geographer, mineralogist, ethnologist, Africanist
- Fields
- geology, mineralogy, geography, ethnology, African studies
- Member of
- German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina
Education and professional journey
SilverWork
Education
Awards and recognition
Silver- Carl-Ritter-Medal 1881
- Knight I Class of the Albert Order 1878
- Knight of the Order of Christ 1879
- 3rd Class Order of the Crown 1881
- Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph 1881
- Hauer medal 1918
Personal journey
- Languages
- German
Due diligence
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What we have, and what we might have wrong
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