Christian Karl Hoffmann

Dutch zoologist (1841–1903)
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Summary

Christian Karl Hoffmann was born on July 16, 1844[1], in Heemstede[2]. He died on July 27, 1903[3], in Leiden[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: July 16, 1841[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of the Netherlands[9]
  • Native language: Dutch[10]
  • Position held: rector magnificus of Leiden University[11]
  • Employer: Leiden University[12]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[13], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[14]
  • Sex or gender: male[15]
  • Doctoral student: Johan Frans van Bemmelen[16]
  • Commons category: Christian Karl Hoffmann[17]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[18]
  • Family name: Hoffmann[19]
  • Given name: Christiaan[20], Karel[21]
  • Described by source: Onze Hoogleeraren[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Dutch[23], German[24]
  • P14397: 8107[25]

FAQs

Where was Christian Karl Hoffmann born?

Christian Karl Hoffmann's place of birth was Heemstede[2].

Where did Christian Karl Hoffmann die?

Christian Karl Hoffmann passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Christian Karl Hoffmann do for work?

Christian Karl Hoffmann worked as a zoologist[5] and university teacher[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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