Alexander Ecker

German anthropologist (1816-1887)
Person human Q84663
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Alexander Ecker

Summary

Alexander Ecker is a human[1]. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], he… he was born on July 10, 1816[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on May 20, 1887[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Ecker was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].
  • Alexander Ecker passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Alexander Ecker was born on July 10, 1816[3].
  • Alexander Ecker died on May 20, 1887[5].
  • Alexander Ecker's father was Johann Matthias Alexander Ecker[11].
  • Alexander Ecker's mother was Q137392956[12].
  • A child of Alexander Ecker was Q137392987[13].
  • Alexander Ecker held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • German was Alexander Ecker's native language[15].
  • Alexander Ecker worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Alexander Ecker worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Alexander Ecker's professions included anatomist[8].
  • Alexander Ecker's professions included physiologist[9].
  • Alexander Ecker was employed by University of Basel[16].
  • Alexander Ecker was employed by University of Freiburg[17].
  • Alexander Ecker's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[18].
  • Alexander Ecker received the Cothenius Medal[19].
  • Alexander Ecker was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
  • Alexander Ecker was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Alexander Ecker was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[22].
  • Alexander Ecker is recorded as male[23].
  • Alexander Ecker's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alexander Ecker's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Ecker[25].
  • Alexander Ecker's archives at is recorded as Archives of the University of Freiburg[26].
  • Alexander Ecker earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander Ecker's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on July 10, 1816[3]. His father was Johann Matthias Alexander Ecker[11]. His mother was Q137392956[12]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Alexander Ecker's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[18]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and physiologist[9]. Employers include University of Basel[16], a public research university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1460[30], headquartered in Basel[31] and University of Freiburg[17], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35].

Recognition

Alexander Ecker received the Cothenius Medal[19].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Ecker was Q137392987[13].

Death and Burial

Alexander Ecker died on May 20, 1887[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Ecker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Ecker born?

Alexander Ecker's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Alexander Ecker die?

Alexander Ecker passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who were Alexander Ecker's parents?

Alexander Ecker's father was Johann Matthias Alexander Ecker[11]. Alexander Ecker's mother was Q137392956[12].

What did Alexander Ecker do for work?

Alexander Ecker worked as anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], anatomist[8], and physiologist[9].

Where did Alexander Ecker go to school?

Alexander Ecker was educated at University of Freiburg[18].

What awards did Alexander Ecker receive?

Honors received include Cothenius Medal[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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