Adam Afzelius

Summary

Adam Afzelius is a human^[1]. Born in Vara^[2], he… he was born on October 8, 1750^[3]. He died in Uppsala^[4]. He died on January 20, 1837^[5]. He worked as a botanist^[6], zoologist^[7], pteridologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and entomologist^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Adam Afzelius's place of birth was Vara^[2].
• Adam Afzelius was born in Larv parish^[12].
• Adam Afzelius passed away in Uppsala^[4].
• Adam Afzelius passed away in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly^[13].
• Adam Afzelius was born on October 8, 1750^[3].
• Adam Afzelius was born on October 7, 1750^[14].
• Adam Afzelius died on January 20, 1837^[5].
• Adam Afzelius died on January 30, 1837^[15].
• Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery^[16].
• Adam Afzelius's father was Arvid Afzelius^[17].
• Adam Afzelius was married to Anna Sofia Dassau^[18].
• Adam Afzelius held citizenship in Sweden^[19].
• Adam Afzelius's professions included botanist^[6].
• Adam Afzelius's professions included zoologist^[7].
• Adam Afzelius's professions included pteridologist^[8].
• Adam Afzelius's professions included university teacher^[9].
• Adam Afzelius's professions included entomologist^[10].
• Adam Afzelius worked as a mycologist^[20].
• Adam Afzelius's field of work was botany^[21].
• Adam Afzelius held the position of professor^[22].
• Adam Afzelius was employed by Uppsala University^[23].
• Adam Afzelius received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].
• Adam Afzelius was a member of Royal Society^[25].
• Adam Afzelius was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina^[26].
• Adam Afzelius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences^[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Vara^[2], an urban area in Sweden^[28], in Sweden^[29] and Larv parish^[12], a parish of the Church of Sweden^[30], in Sweden^[31]. Recorded date of birth include October 8, 1750^[3] and October 7, 1750^[14]. Adam Afzelius's father was Arvid Afzelius^[17].

Education

Adam Afzelius studied under Carl Linnaeus^[32].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist^[6], zoologist^[7], pteridologist^[8], university teacher^[9], entomologist^[10], and mycologist^[20]. Adam Afzelius's field of work was botany^[21]. Among his employers was Uppsala University^[23]. He held the position of professor^[22].

Recognition

Adam Afzelius received the Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].

Personal Life

Among Adam Afzelius's spouses was Anna Sofia Dassau^[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 20, 1837^[5] and January 30, 1837^[15]. Recorded place of death include Uppsala^[4], an urban area in Sweden^[33], in Sweden^[34] and Uppsala Cathedral Assembly^[13], a parish of the Church of Sweden^[35], in Sweden^[36], founded in 1550^[37]. Burial took place at Uppsala Old Cemetery^[16].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Adam Afzelius include Afzelia^[38], a taxon^[39].

Why It Matters

Adam Afzelius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[40] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[41]

Entities named for him include Afzelia^[38], a taxon^[39].

FAQs

Where was Adam Afzelius born?

Born in Vara^[2], Adam Afzelius…

Where did Adam Afzelius die?

Adam Afzelius died in Uppsala^[4].

Who were Adam Afzelius's parents?

Adam Afzelius's father was Arvid Afzelius^[17].

Who was Adam Afzelius married to?

Adam Afzelius's spouses include Anna Sofia Dassau^[18].

What did Adam Afzelius do for work?

Adam Afzelius worked as botanist^[6], zoologist^[7], pteridologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and entomologist^[10].

What awards did Adam Afzelius receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society^[24].