Alexander von Homeyer

German ornithologist and entomologist (1834-1903)
Person human Q87326
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Alexander von Homeyer

Summary

Alexander von Homeyer is a human[1]. He was born in Splietsdorf[2]. He was born on January 19, 1834[3]. He passed away in Greifswald[4]. He died on July 14, 1903[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], lepidopterist[8], zoologist[9], and zoological collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander von Homeyer's place of birth was Splietsdorf[2].
  • Alexander von Homeyer died in Greifswald[4].
  • Alexander von Homeyer was born on January 19, 1834[3].
  • Alexander von Homeyer was born on 1834[12].
  • Alexander von Homeyer died on July 14, 1903[5].
  • Alexander von Homeyer died on 1903[13].
  • Alexander von Homeyer held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • German was Alexander von Homeyer's native language[15].
  • Alexander von Homeyer worked as an ornithologist[6].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's professions included lepidopterist[8].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's professions included zoologist[9].
  • Alexander von Homeyer worked as a zoological collector[10].
  • Alexander von Homeyer worked as a military officer[16].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's field of work was lepidopterology[17].
  • Alexander von Homeyer is recorded as male[18].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's military branch is recorded as 88th (2nd Nassau) Infantry[20].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's Commons category is recorded as Alexander von Homeyer[21].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[22].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's family name is recorded as Homeyer[23].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's relative is recorded as Eugen Ferdinand von Homeyer[25].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Alexander von Homeyer's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Alexander von Homeyer was born in Splietsdorf[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 19, 1834[3] and 1834[12]. German was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], lepidopterist[8], zoologist[9], zoological collector[10], and military officer[16]. Alexander von Homeyer's field of work was lepidopterology[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 14, 1903[5] and 1903[13]. Alexander von Homeyer died in Greifswald[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Homeyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Homeyer born?

Alexander von Homeyer was born in Splietsdorf[2].

Where did Alexander von Homeyer die?

Alexander von Homeyer died in Greifswald[4].

What did Alexander von Homeyer do for work?

Alexander von Homeyer worked as ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], lepidopterist[8], zoologist[9], and zoological collector[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Q23929022. wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Q23929022. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Q23929022. wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Q23929022. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Greifswald
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Alexander
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