File:Wilhelm geiger.jpg

Summary

Non-free media information and use rationale true for Wilhelm Geiger

Description	Photograph or image of Wilhelm Geiger (July 21, 1856 – September 2, 1943)
Source	cpd.uni-koeln.de
Article	Wilhelm Geiger
Portion used	A single small image or extract sufficient for the intended purpose without being excessive.
Low resolution?	The image is of a size consistent with fair use.
Purpose of use	Infobox identification of the subject of a biographical article.
Replaceable?	The subject of this image is deceased so creation of a free replacement would be difficult if not impossible.
Other information	Use of the image is consistent with fair-use provisions.
Fair useFair use of copyrighted material in the context of Wilhelm Geiger//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wilhelm_geiger.jpgtrue

Licensing

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