Conrad Gessner
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Conrad Gessner
Summary
Conrad Gessner is a human[1]. He was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on March 26, 1516[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on December 13, 1565[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], zoologist[7], mountaineer[8], physician[9], and bibliographer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,366 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Zurich[2], Conrad Gessner…
- Conrad Gessner passed away in Zurich[4].
- Conrad Gessner was born on March 26, 1516[3].
- Conrad Gessner died on December 13, 1565[5].
- Burial took place at Grossmünster[12].
- Conrad Gessner held citizenship in Switzerland[13].
- Conrad Gessner worked as a linguist[6].
- Conrad Gessner worked as a zoologist[7].
- Conrad Gessner worked as a mountaineer[8].
- Conrad Gessner's professions included physician[9].
- Conrad Gessner worked as a bibliographer[10].
- Conrad Gessner's professions included university teacher[14].
- Conrad Gessner's field of work was botany[15].
- Conrad Gessner held the position of professor[16].
- Conrad Gessner held the position of professor[17].
- Conrad Gessner was employed by University of Zurich[18].
- Conrad Gessner was employed by University of Lausanne[19].
- Conrad Gessner was educated at University of Strasbourg[20].
- Conrad Gessner's education included a stint at University of Bourges[21].
- Conrad Gessner was educated at Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier[22].
- A notable work attributed to Conrad Gessner is Bibliotheca universalis[23].
- Conrad Gessner's religion is recorded as reformed[24].
- Conrad Gessner is recorded as male[25].
- Conrad Gessner's instance of is recorded as human[26].
- Conrad Gessner's Commons category is recorded as Conrad Gesner[27].
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Origins and Family
Conrad Gessner's place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on March 26, 1516[3].
Education
Educated at University of Strasbourg[20], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31]; University of Bourges[21], a university[32], in France[33], founded in 1463[34]; and Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier[22], a medical school[35], in France[36], founded in 2015[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], zoologist[7], mountaineer[8], physician[9], bibliographer[10], and university teacher[14]. Conrad Gessner's field of work was botany[15]. Employers include University of Zurich[18], a university[38], in Switzerland[39], founded in 1833[40], headquartered in Zurich[41] and University of Lausanne[19], a public university[42], in Switzerland[43], founded in 1537[44]. Positions held include professor[16], a title of authority[45].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Conrad Gessner is Bibliotheca universalis[23].
Personal Life
Conrad Gessner's religion is recorded as reformed[24].
Death and Burial
Conrad Gessner died on December 13, 1565[5]. He died in Zurich[4]. The cause of death was plague[46]. He is buried at Grossmünster[12].
Why It Matters
Conrad Gessner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,366 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 92 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Historiae animalium[49], a written work[50] and Bibliotheca universalis[51], a bibliography[52].
FAQs
Where was Conrad Gessner born?
Born in Zurich[2], Conrad Gessner…
Where did Conrad Gessner die?
Conrad Gessner passed away in Zurich[4].
What did Conrad Gessner do for work?
Conrad Gessner worked as linguist[6], zoologist[7], mountaineer[8], physician[9], and bibliographer[10].
Where did Conrad Gessner go to school?
Conrad Gessner was educated at University of Strasbourg[20], University of Bourges[21], and Faculty of Medicine of Montpellier[22].