Alexander Keyserling

Baltic German scientist (1815-1891)
Person human Q63106
Alexander Keyserling
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Alexander Keyserling

Summary

Alexander Keyserling is a human[1]. Born in Kabile Manor[2], he… he was born on +1815-08-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Raikküla manor[4]. He died on +1891-05-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], paleontologist[7], geologist[8], botanist[9], and arachnologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Keyserling's place of birth was Kabile Manor[2].
  • Alexander Keyserling passed away in Raikküla manor[4].
  • Alexander Keyserling was born on +1815-08-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Keyserling died on +1891-05-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Keyserling's father was Heinrich Diedrich Wilhelm Gf. von Keyserling[12].
  • Alexander Keyserling's mother was Anna von Nolde[13].
  • Alexander Keyserling was married to Zinaida Keyserling[14].
  • A child of Alexander Keyserling was Leo Gebhard Alexander Gf. von Keyserling[15].
  • A child of Alexander Keyserling was Helene Keyserling[16].
  • A child of Alexander Keyserling was Marie von Keyserling[17].
  • Alexander Keyserling held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Alexander Keyserling is identified as part of the Baltic Germans ethnic group[19].
  • Alexander Keyserling's professions included explorer[6].
  • Alexander Keyserling worked as a paleontologist[7].
  • Alexander Keyserling's professions included geologist[8].
  • Alexander Keyserling worked as a botanist[9].
  • Alexander Keyserling worked as an arachnologist[10].
  • Alexander Keyserling's professions included land owner[20].
  • Alexander Keyserling's field of work was geology[21].
  • Alexander Keyserling's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
  • Alexander Keyserling received the Demidov Prize[23].
  • Alexander Keyserling received the honorary degree[24].
  • Alexander Keyserling received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25].
  • Alexander Keyserling received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[26].
  • Alexander Keyserling received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Keyserling's place of birth was Kabile Manor[2]. He was born on +1815-08-15T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Heinrich Diedrich Wilhelm Gf. von Keyserling[12]. His mother was Anna von Nolde[13]. He is identified as part of the Baltic Germans ethnic group[19].

Education

Alexander Keyserling was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], paleontologist[7], geologist[8], botanist[9], arachnologist[10], and land owner[20]. Alexander Keyserling's field of work was geology[21].

Recognition

Awards received include Demidov Prize[23], an award[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1831[30]; honorary degree[24], an award[31]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[26], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[36], in Russian Empire[37]; and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[38], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Keyserling's spouses was Zinaida Keyserling[14]. Children include Leo Gebhard Alexander Gf. von Keyserling[15], a lord of the manor[41], 1849–1895[42]; Helene Keyserling[16], a writer[43], 1845–1929[44]; and Marie von Keyserling[17], 1856–1874[45].

Death and Burial

Alexander Keyserling died on +1891-05-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Raikküla manor[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Keyserling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Keyserling born?

Alexander Keyserling's place of birth was Kabile Manor[2].

Where did Alexander Keyserling die?

Alexander Keyserling passed away in Raikküla manor[4].

Who were Alexander Keyserling's parents?

Alexander Keyserling's father was Heinrich Diedrich Wilhelm Gf. von Keyserling[12]. Alexander Keyserling's mother was Anna von Nolde[13].

Who was Alexander Keyserling married to?

Alexander Keyserling's spouses include Zinaida Keyserling[14].

What did Alexander Keyserling do for work?

Alexander Keyserling worked as explorer[6], paleontologist[7], geologist[8], botanist[9], and arachnologist[10].

Where did Alexander Keyserling go to school?

Alexander Keyserling was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].

What awards did Alexander Keyserling receive?

Honors received include Demidov Prize[23], honorary degree[24], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[25], and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[26].

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  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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