Engelbert Kaempfer
German botanist (1651–1716)
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Summary
Engelbert Kaempfer was born on September 16, 1651[1], in Lemgo[2]. He died on November 2, 1716[3], in Lieme[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], physician[6], biologist[7], botanist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,810 views/month, #7,105 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Lemgo[11]
- Father: Q135410587[12]
- Country of citizenship: County of Lippe[13]
- Occupation: naturalist[14], scientific collector[15], cartographer[16]
- Employer: Dutch East India Company[17]
- Notable work: The History of Japan[18], Amoenitatum exoticarum[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Part of: Dejima's three scholars[21]
- Commons category: Engelbert Kaempfer[22]
- Archives at: Lippe State Library at Detmold[23]
- Family name: Kaempfer[24]
- Given name: Engelbert[25]
- Topic's main category: Category:Engelbert Kaempfer[26]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], BEIC Digital Library[30], Library of the World's Best Literature[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[33], Latin[34]
- Commons Creator page: Engelbert Kaempfer[35]
- Name in native language: Engelbert Kaempfer[36]
- Sibling: Maria Magdalena Meyer[37]
Why It Matters
Engelbert Kaempfer has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Engelbert Kaempfer born?
Engelbert Kaempfer's place of birth was Lemgo[2].
Where did Engelbert Kaempfer die?
Engelbert Kaempfer passed away in Lieme[4].
Who were Engelbert Kaempfer's parents?
Engelbert Kaempfer's father was Q135410587[12].
What did Engelbert Kaempfer do for work?
Engelbert Kaempfer worked as an explorer[5], physician[6], biologist[7], botanist[8], and writer[9].