Carl Sigismund Kunth

German botanist (1788–1850)
Person human Q77074
Carl Sigismund Kunth
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Carl Sigismund Kunth

Summary

Carl Sigismund Kunth is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on June 18, 1788[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 22, 1850[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], explorer[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth died in Berlin[4].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was born on June 18, 1788[3].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth died on March 22, 1850[5].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[12].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's professions included biologist[6].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's professions included explorer[7].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth worked as a botanist[8].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's professions included botanical collector[10].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth worked as a scientific collector[13].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's field of work was botany[14].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth held the position of professor[15].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's doctoral advisor was Carl Ludwig Willdenow[18].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was a member of French Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[24].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth is recorded as male[25].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Carl Sigismund Kunth's Commons category is recorded as Carl Sigismund Kunth[27].

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Origins and Family

Carl Sigismund Kunth was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on June 18, 1788[3].

Education

Carl Sigismund Kunth's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]. His doctoral advisor was Carl Ludwig Willdenow[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], explorer[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[13]. Carl Sigismund Kunth's field of work was botany[14]. Among his employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16]. He held the position of professor[15].

Recognition

Carl Sigismund Kunth received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19].

Death and Burial

Carl Sigismund Kunth died on March 22, 1850[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Sigismund Kunth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Carl Sigismund Kunth born?

Carl Sigismund Kunth was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Carl Sigismund Kunth die?

Carl Sigismund Kunth passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Carl Sigismund Kunth do for work?

Carl Sigismund Kunth worked as biologist[6], explorer[7], botanist[8], university teacher[9], and botanical collector[10].

Where did Carl Sigismund Kunth go to school?

Carl Sigismund Kunth was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

What awards did Carl Sigismund Kunth receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [27] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . www.academie-medecine.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . www.academie-medecine.fr. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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