Andrei Famintsyn

Russian botanist (1835-1918)
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Andrei Famintsyn

Summary

Andrei Famintsyn is a human[1]. Born in Moscow[2], he… he was born on June 29, 1835[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on December 8, 1918[5]. He worked as a lichenologist[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Andrei Famintsyn was born in Moscow[2].
  • Andrei Famintsyn died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Andrei Famintsyn was born on June 29, 1835[3].
  • Andrei Famintsyn died on December 8, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[10].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's father was Sergei Famintsyn[11].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's mother was Wiilhelmina Mestmacher[12].
  • Andrei Famintsyn held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Andrei Famintsyn worked as a lichenologist[6].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's professions included botanist[7].
  • Andrei Famintsyn worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's field of work was botany[14].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's field of work was plant physiology[15].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's field of work was social engagement[16].
  • Among Andrei Famintsyn's employers was Bestuzhev Courses[17].
  • Among Andrei Famintsyn's employers was Saint Petersburg State University[18].
  • Andrei Famintsyn was employed by Saint Petersburg State University[19].
  • Among Andrei Famintsyn's employers was Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery[20].
  • Among Andrei Famintsyn's employers was Russian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's education included a stint at Saint Petersburg State University[22].
  • Andrei Famintsyn's doctoral advisor was Leon Cienkowski[23].
  • A notable student of Andrei Famintsyn was Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin[24].
  • A notable student of Andrei Famintsyn was Ivan Borodin[25].
  • A notable student of Andrei Famintsyn was Dmitri Ivanovsky[26].
  • A notable student of Andrei Famintsyn was Robert Regel[27].

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Origins and Family

Andrei Famintsyn's place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on June 29, 1835[3]. His father was Sergei Famintsyn[11]. His mother was Wiilhelmina Mestmacher[12].

Education

Andrei Famintsyn was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[22]. His doctoral advisor was Leon Cienkowski[23]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Natural Sciences[28] and Doctor of Sciences[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lichenologist[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include botany[14], an academic discipline[30]; plant physiology[15], an academic discipline[31]; and social engagement[16]. Employers include Bestuzhev Courses[17], a university[32], in Russian Empire[33], founded in 1878[34]; Saint Petersburg State University[18], a public university[35], in Russia[36], founded in 1724[37], headquartered in Saint Petersburg[38]; Imperial Academy of Medical Surgery[20], an academy[39], in Russian Empire[40], founded in 1798[41]; and Russian Academy of Sciences[21], an academy of sciences[42], in Russia[43], founded in 1724[44], headquartered in Moscow[45]. Notable students include Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin[24], a botanist[46], 1847–1896[47], of Russian Empire[48], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[49]; Ivan Borodin[25], a botanist[50], 1847–1930[51], of Russian Empire[52], specialised in botany[53]; Dmitri Ivanovsky[26], a virologist[54], 1864–1920[55], of Russian Empire[56], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[57], specialised in physiology[58]; Robert Regel[27], a botanist[59], 1867–1920[60], of Russian Empire[61]; Kliment Timiryazev[62], a biologist[63], 1843–1920[64], of Russian Empire[65], awarded the Croonian Medal and Lecture[66], specialised in biology[67]; and Josep (Osip) Wasilijewitsch Baranetzky[68]. Doctoral students include Robert Regel[69], a botanist[70], 1867–1920[71], of Russian Empire[72]; Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin[73], a botanist[74], 1847–1896[75], of Russian Empire[76], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[77]; Josep (Osip) Wasilijewitsch Baranetzky[78], a botanist[79], 1843–1905[80], of Russian Empire[81], specialised in botany[82]; and Dmitri Ivanovsky[83], a virologist[84], 1864–1920[85], of Russian Empire[86], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[87], specialised in physiology[88].

Death and Burial

Andrei Famintsyn died on December 8, 1918[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolenskoye Orthodox Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Andrei Famintsyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[89] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[90]

He is credited with the discovery of grow light[91].

His notable doctoral advisees include Dmitri Ivanovsky[92], a virologist[93], 1864–1920[94], of Russian Empire[95], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[96], specialised in physiology[97]; Alexander Theodorowicz Batalin[98], a botanist[99], 1847–1896[100], of Russian Empire[101], awarded the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[102]; Josep (Osip) Wasilijewitsch Baranetzky[103], a botanist[104], 1843–1905[105], of Russian Empire[106], specialised in botany[107]; and Robert Regel[108], a botanist[109], 1867–1920[110], of Russian Empire[111].

FAQs

Where was Andrei Famintsyn born?

Andrei Famintsyn was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Andrei Famintsyn die?

Andrei Famintsyn died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Andrei Famintsyn's parents?

Andrei Famintsyn's father was Sergei Famintsyn[11]. Andrei Famintsyn's mother was Wiilhelmina Mestmacher[12].

What did Andrei Famintsyn do for work?

Andrei Famintsyn worked as lichenologist[6], botanist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Andrei Famintsyn go to school?

Andrei Famintsyn was educated at Saint Petersburg State University[22].

What did Andrei Famintsyn discover?

Andrei Famintsyn is credited as discoverer of grow light[91].

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