Wolfgang von Kempelen
Austrian dramatic, graphic, constructer, linguist, painter, writer, inventor and nobleman (1734-1804)
1734 — 1804
Quick Facts
Profession
Austrian dramatic, graphic, constructer, linguist, painter, writer, inventor and nobleman (1734-1804)
Born
January 23, 1734
Died
1804 (age ~70)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
writer, architect, engineer
Habsburg monarchyBorn in BratislavaDied in Alservorstadt
1734
Born in Bratislava (1734-01-23)
1804
Died in Alservorstadt
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Johann Wolfgang von Kempelen was a writer, engineer, and inventor, known for his chess-playing "automaton" hoax The Turk and for his speaking machine.
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Who is Wolfgang von Kempelen?+
Johann Wolfgang von Kempelen was a writer, engineer, and inventor, known for his chess-playing "automaton" hoax The Turk and for his speaking machine.
What does the name Wolfgang mean?+
The name Wolfgang means "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is of German origin.
When was Wolfgang von Kempelen born?+
Wolfgang von Kempelen was born on January 23, 1734.
When did Wolfgang von Kempelen die?+
Wolfgang von Kempelen died in 1804, at approximately 70 years of age.
Name Meaning
A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.
The name Wolfgang is of German origin, meaning "A German male given name.. Etymology: Borrowed from Wolfgang (reinforced by Wolfgangus), from Wolfgang, from Wolfgang, from t=wolf + t=path, course.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Wolfgang — January 23, 1734
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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