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Christian Friedrich Ecklon

Danish botanist (1795–1868)
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Christian Friedrich Ecklon

Summary

Christian Friedrich Ecklon is a human[1]. Born in Aabenraa[2], he… he was born on December 17, 1795[3]. He passed away in Cape Town[4]. He died on October 9, 1868[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], botanist[7], entomologist[8], pharmacist[9], and botanical collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon was born in Aabenraa[2].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon passed away in Cape Town[4].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon was born on December 17, 1795[3].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon died on October 9, 1868[5].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon held citizenship in Duchy of Holstein[13].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon worked as an explorer[6].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's professions included botanist[7].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's professions included entomologist[8].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's professions included pharmacist[9].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's professions included botanical collector[10].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon worked as a scientific collector[14].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's field of work was botany[15].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon received the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[16].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon is recorded as male[17].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's Commons category is recorded as Christian Friedrich Ecklon[19].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's archives at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[20].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's given name is recorded as Christian[21].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's work location is recorded as Hamburg[22].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's work location is recorded as Cape Colony[23].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[25].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's collection items at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[26].
  • Christian Friedrich Ecklon's collection items at is recorded as Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Christian Friedrich Ecklon was born in Aabenraa[2]. He was born on December 17, 1795[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], botanist[7], entomologist[8], pharmacist[9], botanical collector[10], and scientific collector[14]. Christian Friedrich Ecklon's field of work was botany[15].

Recognition

Christian Friedrich Ecklon received the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[16].

Death and Burial

Christian Friedrich Ecklon died on October 9, 1868[5]. He died in Cape Town[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Christian Friedrich Ecklon include Ecklonia[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Christian Friedrich Ecklon ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Ecklonia[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Christian Friedrich Ecklon born?

Born in Aabenraa[2], Christian Friedrich Ecklon…

Where did Christian Friedrich Ecklon die?

Christian Friedrich Ecklon died in Cape Town[4].

What did Christian Friedrich Ecklon do for work?

Christian Friedrich Ecklon worked as explorer[6], botanist[7], entomologist[8], pharmacist[9], and botanical collector[10].

What awards did Christian Friedrich Ecklon receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[16].

Related Entities

botany Charles University Kingdom of Denmark Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science University of Graz University of Vienna

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . de.wikipedia.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Bionomia. Retrieved . herbarium.bgbm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → explorer, botanist, entomologist +3
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  2. 16d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Christian
    Field of work → botany
    On focus list of wikimedia project → WikiProject MfN Berlin Names
    P14397 → 1447
    + 17 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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