Alexander Pagenstecher

German ophthalmologist (1828–1879)
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Alexander Pagenstecher

Summary

Alexander Pagenstecher is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wallau[2]. He was born on April 21, 1828[3]. He passed away in Wiesbaden[4]. He died on December 31, 1879[5]. He worked as an ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wallau[2], Alexander Pagenstecher…
  • Alexander Pagenstecher passed away in Wiesbaden[4].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher was born on April 21, 1828[3].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher died on December 31, 1879[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter Friedhof[9].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's father was Friedrich Pagenstecher[10].
  • A child of Alexander Pagenstecher was Friedrich August Pagenstecher[11].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's professions included ophthalmologist[6].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's professions included surgeon[7].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher was educated at University of Giessen[13].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher was educated at Heidelberg University[14].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher was educated at University of Würzburg[15].
  • A notable student of Alexander Pagenstecher was Rudolf Berlin[16].
  • A notable student of Alexander Pagenstecher was Edwin Theodor Saemisch[17].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's family is recorded as Pagenstecher[20].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Pagenstecher[21].
  • The cause of death was hunting accident[22].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher earned the academic degree of doctorate[23].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's family name is recorded as Pagenstecher[24].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher's given name is recorded as Alexander[25].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher studied under Albrecht von Graefe[26].
  • Alexander Pagenstecher studied under Rudolf Virchow[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wallau[2], Alexander Pagenstecher… he was born on April 21, 1828[3]. His father was Friedrich Pagenstecher[10].

Education

Educated at University of Giessen[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1607[30], headquartered in Giessen[31]; Heidelberg University[14], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and University of Würzburg[15], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1402[38], headquartered in Würzburg[39]. Alexander Pagenstecher earned the academic degree of doctorate[23]. Studied under Albrecht von Graefe[26], an ophthalmologist[40], 1828–1870[41], of Kingdom of Prussia[42], specialised in ophthalmology[43] and Rudolf Virchow[27], a biologist[44], 1821–1902[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46], awarded the honorary citizen of Berlin[47], specialised in cell biology[48].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7]. Notable students include Rudolf Berlin[16], an ophthalmologist[49], 1833–1897[50], of German Reich[51], specialised in ophthalmology[52] and Edwin Theodor Saemisch[17], an ophthalmologist[53], 1833–1909[54], of German Empire[55].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Pagenstecher was Friedrich August Pagenstecher[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander Pagenstecher died on December 31, 1879[5]. He died in Wiesbaden[4]. The cause of death was hunting accident[22]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof[9].

Why It Matters

Alexander Pagenstecher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Pagenstecher born?

Alexander Pagenstecher was born in Wallau[2].

Where did Alexander Pagenstecher die?

Alexander Pagenstecher passed away in Wiesbaden[4].

Who were Alexander Pagenstecher's parents?

Alexander Pagenstecher's father was Friedrich Pagenstecher[10].

What did Alexander Pagenstecher do for work?

Alexander Pagenstecher worked as ophthalmologist[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did Alexander Pagenstecher go to school?

Alexander Pagenstecher was educated at University of Giessen[13], Heidelberg University[14], and University of Würzburg[15].

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  1. [2] . Pagenstecher, Friedrich Hermann (ADB). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Pagenstecher, Friedrich Hermann (ADB). wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Pagenstecher, Friedrich Hermann (ADB). wikidata.org.
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  27. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  28. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wiesbaden
    Child Friedrich August Pagenstecher
    Cause of death hunting accident
    Instance of human
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