Anders Retzius
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Summary
Anders Retzius was born on October 13, 1796[1], in Lund Cathedral parish[2]. He died on April 18, 1860[3], in Kungsholm parish[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and anatomist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (184 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Norra begravningsplatsen[10]
- Father: Anders Jahan Retzius[11]
- Spouse: Q140009766[12]
- Child: Gustaf Retzius[13]
- Country of citizenship: Sweden[14]
- Field of work: anatomy[15], ethnography[16]
- Employer: Karolinska Institutet[17]
- Educated at: Lund University[18], University of Copenhagen[19]
- Student: Carl Wahlbom[20]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22], Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[23], Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[24], Royal Swedish Academy of War Sciences[25], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Anders Retzius[28]
- Family name: Retzius[29]
- Given name: Anders[30]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[31], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[32], Dictionary of Swedish National Biography[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Swedish[36]
- Sibling: Magnus Kristian Retzius[37]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Anders Retzius include Anders Retzius Medal[38], an award[39], founded in 1910[40].
Why It Matters
Anders Retzius has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
Entities named for him include Anders Retzius Medal[38], an award[39], founded in 1910[40].
FAQs
Where was Anders Retzius born?
Anders Retzius was born in Lund Cathedral parish[2].
Where did Anders Retzius die?
Anders Retzius passed away in Kungsholm parish[4].
Who were Anders Retzius's parents?
Anders Retzius's father was Anders Jahan Retzius[11].
Who was Anders Retzius married to?
Anders Retzius's spouses include Q140009766[12].
What did Anders Retzius do for work?
Anders Retzius worked as a biologist[5], anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], and anatomist[8].
Where did Anders Retzius go to school?
Anders Retzius was educated at Lund University[18] and University of Copenhagen[19].