Alexander von Middendorff

Baltic German explorer and scientist (1815-1894)
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Alexander von Middendorff
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Alexander von Middendorff

Summary

Alexander von Middendorff is a human[1]. Born in Saint Petersburg[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1815[3]. He died in Hellenurme[4]. He died on January 16, 1894[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], explorer[7], zoologist[8], ornithologist[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander von Middendorff…
  • Alexander von Middendorff died in Hellenurme[4].
  • Alexander von Middendorff was born on August 6, 1815[3].
  • Alexander von Middendorff died on January 16, 1894[5].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's father was Theodor Johann von Middendorff[12].
  • Alexander von Middendorff was married to Hedwig von Hippius[13].
  • A child of Alexander von Middendorff was Ernst von Middendorff[14].
  • A child of Alexander von Middendorff was Max von Middendorff[15].
  • A child of Alexander von Middendorff was Q124154271[16].
  • Alexander von Middendorff held citizenship in Russian Empire[17].
  • Russian was Alexander von Middendorff's native language[18].
  • Alexander von Middendorff worked as a biologist[6].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's professions included explorer[7].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Alexander von Middendorff worked as an ornithologist[9].
  • Alexander von Middendorff worked as a botanist[10].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's professions included university teacher[19].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's field of work was botany[20].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's field of work was zoology[21].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's field of work was geography[22].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's field of work was travel[23].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's field of work was medicine[24].
  • Alexander von Middendorff's field of work was permafrost[25].
  • Alexander von Middendorff was employed by Imperial University of St. Vladimir[26].
  • Alexander von Middendorff was educated at Q62018688[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander von Middendorff was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on August 6, 1815[3]. His father was Theodor Johann von Middendorff[12]. Russian was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at Q62018688[27], a faculty[28], in Russian Empire[29]; University of Wrocław[30], a university[31], in Poland[32], founded in 1702[33]; University of Vienna[34], a university[35], in Austria[36], founded in 1365[37], headquartered in Vienna[38]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[39], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43]; Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[44], a public research university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1742[47], headquartered in Erlangen[48]; and Imperial University of Dorpat[49], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[50], in Russian Empire[51], founded in 1803[52], headquartered in Tartu[53]. Alexander von Middendorff earned the academic degree of Doctor of Medicine[54].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], explorer[7], zoologist[8], ornithologist[9], botanist[10], and university teacher[19]. Fields of work include botany[20], an academic discipline[55]; zoology[21], a branch of biology[56]; geography[22], an academic discipline[57]; travel[23]; medicine[24], a field of study[58]; and permafrost[25], a soil type[59], in Canada[60]. Alexander von Middendorff was employed by Imperial University of St. Vladimir[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Patron’s Medal[61], a science award[62], in United Kingdom[63], founded in 1839[64]; Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[65]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[66]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[67]; Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[68]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[69].

Personal Life

Alexander von Middendorff was married to Hedwig von Hippius[13]. Children include Ernst von Middendorff[14], an ornithologist[70], 1851–1916[71], of Russian Empire[72]; Max von Middendorff[15], a physician[73], 1861–1926[74]; and Q124154271[16].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Middendorff died on January 16, 1894[5]. He died in Hellenurme[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Middendorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Middendorff born?

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Alexander von Middendorff…

Where did Alexander von Middendorff die?

Alexander von Middendorff passed away in Hellenurme[4].

Who were Alexander von Middendorff's parents?

Alexander von Middendorff's father was Theodor Johann von Middendorff[12].

Who was Alexander von Middendorff married to?

Alexander von Middendorff's spouses include Hedwig von Hippius[13].

What did Alexander von Middendorff do for work?

Alexander von Middendorff worked as biologist[6], explorer[7], zoologist[8], ornithologist[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Alexander von Middendorff go to school?

Alexander von Middendorff was educated at Q62018688[27], University of Wrocław[30], University of Vienna[34], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[39].

What awards did Alexander von Middendorff receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[61], Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[65], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[66], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[67].

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  2. [75] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation biologist, explorer, zoologist +7
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  4. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse Hedwig von Hippius
    Given name Alexander, Theodor
    Father Theodor Johann von Middendorff
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