Alexander von Frantzius

German physician, naturalist and explorer (1821-1877)
Person human Q92321
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Alexander von Frantzius

Summary

Alexander von Frantzius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gdańsk[2]. He was born on June 10, 1821[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on July 18, 1877[5]. He worked as a physician[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], explorer[9], and zoological collector[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Frantzius's place of birth was Gdańsk[2].
  • Alexander von Frantzius died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Alexander von Frantzius was born on June 10, 1821[3].
  • Alexander von Frantzius died on July 18, 1877[5].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's father was Q137944282[12].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's mother was Q137944292[13].
  • Alexander von Frantzius held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's professions included physician[6].
  • Alexander von Frantzius worked as a naturalist[7].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's professions included ornithologist[8].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's professions included explorer[9].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's professions included zoological collector[10].
  • Alexander von Frantzius worked as a meteorological observer[15].
  • Alexander von Frantzius is recorded as male[16].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's Commons category is recorded as Alexander von Frantzius[18].
  • The cause of death was lung disease[19].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's family name is recorded as Frantzius[20].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's given name is recorded as Alexander[21].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's work location is recorded as Costa Rica[22].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's work location is recorded as Trieste[23].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's work location is recorded as San José[24].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[25].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Alexander von Frantzius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gdańsk[2], Alexander von Frantzius… he was born on June 10, 1821[3]. His father was Q137944282[12]. His mother was Q137944292[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include physician[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], explorer[9], zoological collector[10], and meteorological observer[15].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Frantzius died on July 18, 1877[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. The cause of death was lung disease[19].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Frantzius has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Frantzius born?

Alexander von Frantzius was born in Gdańsk[2].

Where did Alexander von Frantzius die?

Alexander von Frantzius passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who were Alexander von Frantzius's parents?

Alexander von Frantzius's father was Q137944282[12]. Alexander von Frantzius's mother was Q137944292[13].

What did Alexander von Frantzius do for work?

Alexander von Frantzius worked as physician[6], naturalist[7], ornithologist[8], explorer[9], and zoological collector[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Base biographique. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Bionomia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation physician, naturalist, ornithologist +4
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  2. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Carl Robert Frantzius
    Occupation physician, naturalist, ornithologist +4
    Place of death Freiburg im Breisgau
    Collection items at Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science, National Museum of Natural History
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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