Edgar von Harold

Bavarian officer and entomologist (1830–1886)
Person human Q11696045
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Edgar von Harold

Summary

Edgar von Harold is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1830[3]. He passed away in Possenhofen[4]. He died on August 1, 1886[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], zoologist[7], curator[8], coleopterist[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Edgar von Harold…
  • Edgar von Harold passed away in Possenhofen[4].
  • Edgar von Harold was born on May 30, 1830[3].
  • Edgar von Harold died on August 1, 1886[5].
  • Edgar von Harold held citizenship in German Empire[12].
  • Edgar von Harold held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[13].
  • Edgar von Harold worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Edgar von Harold's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Edgar von Harold worked as a curator[8].
  • Edgar von Harold's professions included coleopterist[9].
  • Edgar von Harold's professions included military officer[10].
  • Edgar von Harold's field of work was entomology[14].
  • Edgar von Harold was employed by Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[15].
  • Edgar von Harold's education included a stint at Königlich Bayerische Pagerie[16].
  • A notable student of Edgar von Harold was Friedrich Ohaus[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Edgar von Harold is Catalogus coleopterorum hucusque descriptorum synonymicus et systematicus[18].
  • Edgar von Harold was a member of Royal Entomological Society[19].
  • Edgar von Harold was a member of Société entomologique de France[20].
  • Edgar von Harold was a member of Münchener Entomologischer Verein[21].
  • Edgar von Harold is recorded as male[22].
  • Edgar von Harold's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Edgar von Harold's noble title is recorded as Freiherr[24].
  • Edgar von Harold's archives at is recorded as Senckenberg Deutsches Entomologisches Institut, Entomological Library[25].
  • The cause of death was stomach cancer[26].
  • Edgar von Harold was part of the conflict Austro-Prussian War[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Edgar von Harold… he was born on May 30, 1830[3].

Education

Edgar von Harold was educated at Königlich Bayerische Pagerie[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], zoologist[7], curator[8], coleopterist[9], and military officer[10]. Edgar von Harold's field of work was entomology[14]. He was employed by Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[15]. A notable student of him was Friedrich Ohaus[17].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Edgar von Harold is Catalogus coleopterorum hucusque descriptorum synonymicus et systematicus[18].

Death and Burial

Edgar von Harold died on August 1, 1886[5]. He passed away in Possenhofen[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[26].

Why It Matters

Edgar von Harold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (26 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Edgar von Harold born?

Edgar von Harold was born in Munich[2].

Where did Edgar von Harold die?

Edgar von Harold passed away in Possenhofen[4].

What did Edgar von Harold do for work?

Edgar von Harold worked as entomologist[6], zoologist[7], curator[8], coleopterist[9], and military officer[10].

Where did Edgar von Harold go to school?

Edgar von Harold was educated at Königlich Bayerische Pagerie[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  8. [24] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. unsm-ento.unl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . unsm-ento.unl.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . The discovery of Edgar von Harold type material in the Museum of Zoology, Dresden. wikidata.org.
  25. [17] . 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. 13d ago · Bruno413 · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation entomologist, zoologist, curator +2
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  4. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    On focus list of wikimedia project WikiProject MfN Berlin Names
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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Participated in conflict Austro-Prussian War, Franco-Prussian War
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