Albert von Kölliker

Swiss anatomist, physiologist (1817–1905)
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Albert von Kölliker
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Albert von Kölliker

Summary

Albert von Kölliker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on July 6, 1817[3]. He died in Würzburg[4]. He died on November 2, 1905[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], neuroscientist[7], histologist[8], university teacher[9], and anatomist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Albert von Kölliker's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Albert von Kölliker passed away in Würzburg[4].
  • Albert von Kölliker was born on July 6, 1817[3].
  • Albert von Kölliker died on November 2, 1905[5].
  • Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Würzburg[12].
  • Albert von Kölliker's father was Q137599176[13].
  • Albert von Kölliker's mother was Q137599179[14].
  • Albert von Kölliker was married to Q137599186[15].
  • A child of Albert von Kölliker was Theodor Kölliker[16].
  • Albert von Kölliker held citizenship in Switzerland[17].
  • German was Albert von Kölliker's native language[18].
  • Albert von Kölliker's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Albert von Kölliker's professions included neuroscientist[7].
  • Albert von Kölliker's professions included histologist[8].
  • Albert von Kölliker's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Albert von Kölliker worked as an anatomist[10].
  • Albert von Kölliker's professions included botanist[19].
  • Albert von Kölliker's field of work was neuroscience[20].
  • Albert von Kölliker's field of work was histology[21].
  • Albert von Kölliker's field of work was anatomy[22].
  • Among Albert von Kölliker's employers was University of Würzburg[23].
  • Among Albert von Kölliker's employers was University of Zurich[24].
  • Albert von Kölliker was educated at University of Bonn[25].
  • Albert von Kölliker's doctoral advisor was Johannes Peter Müller[26].
  • A notable student of Albert von Kölliker was Max Hofmeier[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Albert von Kölliker… he was born on July 6, 1817[3]. His father was Q137599176[13]. His mother was Q137599179[14]. German was his native language[18].

Education

Albert von Kölliker's education included a stint at University of Bonn[25]. His doctoral advisor was Johannes Peter Müller[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], neuroscientist[7], histologist[8], university teacher[9], anatomist[10], and botanist[19]. Fields of work include neuroscience[20], an academic discipline[28]; histology[21], a science[29]; and anatomy[22], a branch of biology[30]. Employers include University of Würzburg[23], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1402[33], headquartered in Würzburg[34] and University of Zurich[24], a university[35], in Switzerland[36], founded in 1833[37], headquartered in Zurich[38]. A notable student of Albert von Kölliker was Max Hofmeier[27].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Albert von Kölliker is Der feinere Bau der Protozoen[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Copley Medal[40], a medallion[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1731[43]; Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], a civil decoration[45], in Prussia[46], founded in 1842[47]; Cothenius Medal[48], a science award[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1792[51]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[52], an order[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1980[55]; Linnean Medal[56], a science award[57], in United Kingdom[58], founded in 1888[59]; and Croonian Medal and Lecture[60], a lecture series[61], in United Kingdom[62], founded in 1738[63].

Personal Life

Among Albert von Kölliker's spouses was Q137599186[15]. A child of him was Theodor Kölliker[16]. His religion is recorded as reformed[64].

Death and Burial

Albert von Kölliker died on November 2, 1905[5]. He passed away in Würzburg[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Würzburg[12].

Why It Matters

Albert von Kölliker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (109 views/month, #7,232 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]

FAQs

Where was Albert von Kölliker born?

Albert von Kölliker's place of birth was Zurich[2].

Where did Albert von Kölliker die?

Albert von Kölliker passed away in Würzburg[4].

Who were Albert von Kölliker's parents?

Albert von Kölliker's father was Q137599176[13]. Albert von Kölliker's mother was Q137599179[14].

Who was Albert von Kölliker married to?

Albert von Kölliker's spouses include Q137599186[15].

What did Albert von Kölliker do for work?

Albert von Kölliker worked as zoologist[6], neuroscientist[7], histologist[8], university teacher[9], and anatomist[10].

Where did Albert von Kölliker go to school?

Albert von Kölliker was educated at University of Bonn[25].

What awards did Albert von Kölliker receive?

Honors received include Copley Medal[40], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], Cothenius Medal[48], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[52].

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  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [64] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [65] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [66] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Istituto veneto di scienze, lettere ed arti member id kolliker-albert-rudolf-von
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  2. 16d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Max Hofmeier
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  3. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation zoologist, neuroscientist, histologist +3
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