Alexander Petrus Nahuys

Dutch chemist and botanist (1737-1794)
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Alexander Petrus Nahuys

Summary

Alexander Petrus Nahuys is a human[1]. His place of birth was Monnickendam[2]. He was born on January 10, 1737[3]. He died in Utrecht[4]. He died on April 6, 1794[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's place of birth was Monnickendam[2].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's place of birth was Monnikendam[9].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys passed away in Utrecht[4].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys was born on January 10, 1737[3].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys died on April 6, 1794[5].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys died on April 7, 1794[10].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's father was Petrus Nahuys[11].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys held citizenship in Netherlands[12].
  • Dutch was Alexander Petrus Nahuys's native language[13].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's professions included chemist[6].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys worked as a botanist[7].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys held the position of rector of Utrecht University[14].
  • Among Alexander Petrus Nahuys's employers was Utrecht University[15].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys is recorded as male[17].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's given name is recorded as Alexander[19].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's given name is recorded as Petrus[20].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[21].
  • Alexander Petrus Nahuys's sibling is recorded as Willem Adriaan Nahuys[22].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Monnickendam[2], a place with town rights and privileges[23], in Netherlands[24] and Monnikendam[9], a plantation[25], in Surinam[26]. Alexander Petrus Nahuys was born on January 10, 1737[3]. His father was Petrus Nahuys[11]. Dutch was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8]. Alexander Petrus Nahuys was employed by Utrecht University[15]. He held the position of rector of Utrecht University[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 6, 1794[5] and April 7, 1794[10]. Alexander Petrus Nahuys died in Utrecht[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Petrus Nahuys born?

Alexander Petrus Nahuys's place of birth was Monnickendam[2].

Where did Alexander Petrus Nahuys die?

Alexander Petrus Nahuys died in Utrecht[4].

Who were Alexander Petrus Nahuys's parents?

Alexander Petrus Nahuys's father was Petrus Nahuys[11].

What did Alexander Petrus Nahuys do for work?

Alexander Petrus Nahuys worked as chemist[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . leopoldina.org. leopoldina.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Catalogus Professorum Academiae Rheno-Traiectinae. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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    Library of congress authority id no2023079546
    Catalogus professorum academiae rheno-traiectinae id 1456
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