Aino Henssen

German lichenologist (1925-2011)
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Summary

Aino Henssen was born on April 12, 1925[1], in Elberfeld[2]. She died on August 29, 2011[3], in Marburg[4]. She worked as a botanist[5], lichenologist[6], university teacher[7], and scientific collector[8]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Employer: University of Marburg[11]
  • Educated at: University of Marburg[12]
  • Award received: Acharius Medal[13]
  • Sex or gender: female[14]
  • Family name: Henssen[15]
  • Given name: Aino[16]
  • Work location: Marburg[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Name in native language: Aino Marjatta Henssen[19]
  • Writing language: German[20]
  • Collection items at: Allan Herbarium[21], Natural History Museum[22]

Why It Matters

Aino Henssen has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] She is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Aino Henssen born?

Aino Henssen's place of birth was Elberfeld[2].

Where did Aino Henssen die?

Aino Henssen died in Marburg[4].

What did Aino Henssen do for work?

Aino Henssen worked as a botanist[5], lichenologist[6], university teacher[7], and scientific collector[8].

Where did Aino Henssen go to school?

Aino Henssen was educated at University of Marburg[12].

What awards did Aino Henssen receive?

Honors received include Acharius Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . lichenology.org. lichenology.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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