Erich von Tschermak

Austrian geneticist (1871-1962)
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Erich von Tschermak
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Erich von Tschermak

Summary

Erich von Tschermak is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on November 15, 1871[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on October 11, 1962[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], botanist[8], professor[9], and farmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erich von Tschermak was born in Vienna[2].
  • Erich von Tschermak passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Erich von Tschermak was born on November 15, 1871[3].
  • Erich von Tschermak died on October 11, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Döbling Cemetery[12].
  • Erich von Tschermak's father was Gustav Tschermak von Seysenegg[13].
  • Erich von Tschermak held citizenship in Austria[14].
  • Erich von Tschermak held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[15].
  • Erich von Tschermak held citizenship in Nazi Germany[16].
  • Erich von Tschermak worked as a biologist[6].
  • Erich von Tschermak worked as a geneticist[7].
  • Erich von Tschermak worked as a botanist[8].
  • Erich von Tschermak worked as a professor[9].
  • Erich von Tschermak worked as a farmer[10].
  • Erich von Tschermak's field of work was botany[17].
  • Erich von Tschermak's field of work was genetics[18].
  • Among Erich von Tschermak's employers was University of Vienna[19].
  • Erich von Tschermak's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20].
  • Erich von Tschermak's doctoral advisor was Carl Nägeli[21].
  • Erich von Tschermak received the Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[22].
  • Erich von Tschermak received the Cothenius Medal[23].
  • Erich von Tschermak received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[24].
  • Erich von Tschermak received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[25].
  • Erich von Tschermak received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[26].
  • Erich von Tschermak was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich von Tschermak was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on November 15, 1871[3]. His father was Gustav Tschermak von Seysenegg[13].

Education

Erich von Tschermak's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20]. His doctoral advisor was Carl Nägeli[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], botanist[8], professor[9], and farmer[10]. Fields of work include botany[17], an academic discipline[28] and genetics[18], a science[29], founded in 1900[30]. Erich von Tschermak was employed by University of Vienna[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[22], an award[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1925[33]; Cothenius Medal[23], a science award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1792[36]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[24], an award[37], in Austria[38], founded in 1650[39]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[25], a state decoration[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1955[42]; and Goethe Medal for Art and Science[26], an art prize[43], in Nazi Germany[44], founded in 1932[45].

Death and Burial

Erich von Tschermak died on October 11, 1962[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Döbling Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Erich von Tschermak ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (118 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Erich von Tschermak born?

Born in Vienna[2], Erich von Tschermak…

Where did Erich von Tschermak die?

Erich von Tschermak died in Vienna[4].

Who were Erich von Tschermak's parents?

Erich von Tschermak's father was Gustav Tschermak von Seysenegg[13].

What did Erich von Tschermak do for work?

Erich von Tschermak worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], botanist[8], professor[9], and farmer[10].

Where did Erich von Tschermak go to school?

Erich von Tschermak was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20].

What awards did Erich von Tschermak receive?

Honors received include Ring of Honour of the City of Vienna[22], Cothenius Medal[23], honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[24], and Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[25].

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  19. [24] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . 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. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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