Aleksandr Bunge
Baltic German-Russian physician, zoologist and Arctic explorer (1851–1930)
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Summary
Aleksandr Bunge was born on October 28, 1851[1], in Tartu[2]. He died on January 19, 1930[3], in Tallinn[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], explorer[6], and military physician[7].
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1851[8]
- Date of death: 1930[9]
- Father: Alexander Bunge[10]
- Mother: Elisabeth Bunge[11]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12], Soviet Union[13]
- Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[14]
- Award received: Karl Ernst von Baer medal[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Archives at: Geographische Zentralbibliothek[17]
- Family name: Bunge[18]
- Given name: Aleksandr[19]
- Author citation (zoology): Bunge[20]
- Allegiance: Russian Empire[21]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[22], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24], Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Sibling: Gustav von Bunge[27], Wikidata item[28], Friedrich Woldemar Ferdinand von Bunge[29], Alexander Salomo Benvenuto Bunge[30]
FAQs
Where was Aleksandr Bunge born?
Aleksandr Bunge was born in Tartu[2].
Where did Aleksandr Bunge die?
Aleksandr Bunge passed away in Tallinn[4].
Who were Aleksandr Bunge's parents?
Aleksandr Bunge's father was Alexander Bunge[10]. Aleksandr Bunge's mother was Elisabeth Bunge[11].
What did Aleksandr Bunge do for work?
Aleksandr Bunge worked as a zoologist[5], explorer[6], and military physician[7].
Where did Aleksandr Bunge go to school?
Aleksandr Bunge was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[14].
What awards did Aleksandr Bunge receive?
Honors received include Karl Ernst von Baer medal[15].