Albert Günther
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Summary
Albert Günther was born on October 3, 1830[1], in Esslingen am Neckar[2]. He died on February 1, 1914[3], in Kew Gardens[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], curator[6], ichthyologist[7], herpetologist[8], and zoological collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (546 views/month, #7,183 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: London[11]
- Date of birth: 1830[12]
- Date of death: 1914[13]
- Mother: Q140206783[14]
- Child: Robert Gunther[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Württemberg[16], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17], Germany[18], United Kingdom[19]
- Field of work: zoology[20], ichthyology[21], herpetology[22]
- Position held: President of the Linnean Society of London[23]
- Employer: Natural History Museum[24], British Museum[25]
- Educated at: University of Tübingen[26]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Royal Medal[28], Linnean Medal[29], Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[30], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[31]
- Member of: Royal Society[32], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[33], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[34], Zoological Society of London[35], Russian Academy of Sciences[36], Academy of Sciences of Turin[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Commons category: Albert Günther (zoologist)[39]
- Archives at: Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[40], Landeskirchliches Archiv Stuttgart[41]
- Family name: Günther[42]
- Given name: Albert[43], Carl[44], Ludwig[45], Gotthilf[46]
- Author citation (zoology): Günther[47]
- Described by source: Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[48], Nordisk familjebok[49], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[50], Dictionary of National Biography, third supplement[51], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[53], German[54]
- Commons Creator page: Albert Günther[55]
Why It Matters
Albert Günther has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 71 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
He has been cited as an influence by Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild[58], a banker[59], 1868–1937[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Victoria Medal of Honour[62], specialised in zoology[63] and St. George Littledale[64], an explorer[65], 1851–1931[66], of United Kingdom[67], awarded the Patron’s Medal[68].
FAQs
Where was Albert Günther born?
Albert Günther was born in Esslingen am Neckar[2].
Where did Albert Günther die?
Albert Günther passed away in Kew Gardens[4].
Who were Albert Günther's parents?
Albert Günther's mother was Q140206783[14].
What did Albert Günther do for work?
Albert Günther worked as a zoologist[5], curator[6], ichthyologist[7], herpetologist[8], and zoological collector[9].
Where did Albert Günther go to school?
Albert Günther was educated at University of Tübingen[26].
What awards did Albert Günther receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], Royal Medal[28], Linnean Medal[29], and Fellow of the Zoological Society of London[30].
Who did Albert Günther influence?
Albert Günther has been cited as an influence by Walter Rothschild, 2nd Baron Rothschild[58] and St. George Littledale[64].