Ambrosius Hubrecht

Dutch zoologist (1853–1915)
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Ambrosius Hubrecht
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Ambrosius Hubrecht

Summary

Ambrosius Hubrecht is a human[1]. Born in Rotterdam[2], he… he was born on March 2, 1853[3]. He passed away in Utrecht[4]. He died on March 21, 1915[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], physician[7], zoologist[8], writer[9], and malacologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's place of birth was Rotterdam[2].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht died in Utrecht[4].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht was born on March 2, 1853[3].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht died on March 21, 1915[5].
  • A child of Ambrosius Hubrecht was Paul Hubrecht[12].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[13].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's professions included biologist[6].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's professions included physician[7].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht worked as a writer[9].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht worked as a malacologist[10].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's professions included university teacher[14].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's field of work was zoology[15].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht held the position of rector of Utrecht University[16].
  • Among Ambrosius Hubrecht's employers was Utrecht University[17].
  • Among Ambrosius Hubrecht's employers was Leiden University[18].
  • Among Ambrosius Hubrecht's employers was Utrecht University[19].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht was educated at Utrecht University[20].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht was educated at Heidelberg University[21].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's education included a stint at Leiden University[22].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[23].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht's doctoral advisor was Pieter Harting[24].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht received the honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[25].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht received the honorary doctorate from Princeton University[26].
  • Ambrosius Hubrecht received the honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[27].

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Origins and Family

Ambrosius Hubrecht was born in Rotterdam[2]. He was born on March 2, 1853[3].

Education

Educated at Utrecht University[20], a public research university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Utrecht[31]; Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; Leiden University[22], a university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1575[38], headquartered in Leiden[39]; and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[23], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1742[42], headquartered in Erlangen[43]. Ambrosius Hubrecht's doctoral advisor was Pieter Harting[24]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[44].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], physician[7], zoologist[8], writer[9], malacologist[10], and university teacher[14]. Ambrosius Hubrecht's field of work was zoology[15]. Employers include Utrecht University[17], a public research university[45], in Netherlands[46], founded in 1636[47], headquartered in Utrecht[48] and Leiden University[18], a university[49], in Netherlands[50], founded in 1575[51], headquartered in Leiden[52]. He held the position of rector of Utrecht University[16].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[25], an award[53], in Germany[54]; honorary doctorate from Princeton University[26], an honorary degree[55], in United States[56]; honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[27], an award[57], in United Kingdom[58]; honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[59], an award[60], in United Kingdom[61]; and honorary doctorate of Trinity College, Dublin[62], an award[63], in Ireland[64].

Personal Life

A child of Ambrosius Hubrecht was Paul Hubrecht[12].

Death and Burial

Ambrosius Hubrecht died on March 21, 1915[5]. He passed away in Utrecht[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ambrosius Hubrecht include Hubrecht Institute[65], a research institute[66], in Netherlands[67], founded in 1916[68], headquartered in Utrecht Science Park[69].

Why It Matters

Ambrosius Hubrecht ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

Entities named for him include Hubrecht Institute[65], a research institute[66], in Netherlands[67], founded in 1916[68], headquartered in Utrecht Science Park[69].

FAQs

Where was Ambrosius Hubrecht born?

Ambrosius Hubrecht was born in Rotterdam[2].

Where did Ambrosius Hubrecht die?

Ambrosius Hubrecht died in Utrecht[4].

What did Ambrosius Hubrecht do for work?

Ambrosius Hubrecht worked as biologist[6], physician[7], zoologist[8], writer[9], and malacologist[10].

Where did Ambrosius Hubrecht go to school?

Ambrosius Hubrecht was educated at Utrecht University[20], Heidelberg University[21], Leiden University[22], and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[23].

What awards did Ambrosius Hubrecht receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[25], honorary doctorate from Princeton University[26], honorary doctorate of the University of Glasgow[27], and honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[59].

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