Bernard Altum

German priest and zoologist (1824–1900)
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Bernard Altum
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Bernard Altum

Summary

Bernard Altum is a human[1]. His place of birth was Münster[2]. He was born on January 31, 1824[3]. He died in Eberswalde[4]. He died on February 1, 1900[5]. He worked as an ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], writer[8], zoologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Bernard Altum's place of birth was Münster[2].
  • Bernard Altum passed away in Eberswalde[4].
  • Bernard Altum was born on January 31, 1824[3].
  • Bernard Altum was born on December 31, 1824[12].
  • Bernard Altum died on February 1, 1900[5].
  • Burial took place at Q113632900[13].
  • Bernard Altum held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Bernard Altum's professions included ornithologist[6].
  • Bernard Altum's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Bernard Altum's professions included writer[8].
  • Bernard Altum's professions included zoologist[9].
  • Bernard Altum worked as a university teacher[10].
  • Bernard Altum's professions included Catholic priest[15].
  • Bernard Altum's field of work was forest zoology[16].
  • Bernard Altum held the position of chaplain[17].
  • Bernard Altum held the position of in-home tutor[18].
  • Bernard Altum held the position of vicar[19].
  • Bernard Altum held the position of professor[20].
  • Bernard Altum held the position of chairperson[21].
  • Bernard Altum held the position of Privatdozent[22].
  • Among Bernard Altum's employers was University of Münster[23].
  • Among Bernard Altum's employers was Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[24].
  • Among Bernard Altum's employers was Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development[25].
  • Bernard Altum's education included a stint at University of Münster[26].
  • Bernard Altum's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Bernard Altum's place of birth was Münster[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 31, 1824[3] and December 31, 1824[12].

Education

Educated at University of Münster[26], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1780[30], headquartered in Münster[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[27], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and Gymnasium Paulinum[35], a gymnasium[36], in Germany[37], founded in 0797[38]. Bernard Altum earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[39]. Studied under Johannes Peter Müller[40], a zoologist[41], 1801–1858[42], of Kingdom of Prussia[43], awarded the Copley Medal[44], specialised in biology[45] and Hinrich Lichtenstein[46], a biologist[47], 1780–1857[48], of Hamburg[49], specialised in physician[50].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], writer[8], zoologist[9], university teacher[10], and Catholic priest[15]. Bernard Altum's field of work was forest zoology[16]. Employers include University of Münster[23], a public university[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1780[53], headquartered in Münster[54]; Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[24], a natural history museum[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1810[57]; and Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development[25], a university of applied sciences[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1992[60]. Positions held include chaplain[17], a religious figure[61]; in-home tutor[18], an occupation[62]; vicar[19], an ecclesiastical occupation[63]; professor[20], a title of authority[64]; chairperson[21], a type of position[65]; and Privatdozent[22], an academic rank[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[67], a grade of an order[68], in Prussia[69]; Q104376806[70]; and honorary member[71], a type of award[72].

Personal Life

Bernard Altum's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[73].

Death and Burial

Bernard Altum died on February 1, 1900[5]. He died in Eberswalde[4]. He is buried at Q113632900[13].

Why It Matters

Bernard Altum ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[74] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[75]

FAQs

Where was Bernard Altum born?

Born in Münster[2], Bernard Altum…

Where did Bernard Altum die?

Bernard Altum passed away in Eberswalde[4].

What did Bernard Altum do for work?

Bernard Altum worked as ornithologist[6], entomologist[7], writer[8], zoologist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Bernard Altum go to school?

Bernard Altum was educated at University of Münster[26], Frederick William University Berlin[27], and Gymnasium Paulinum[35].

What awards did Bernard Altum receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[67], Q104376806[70], and honorary member[71].

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