Erik Acharius
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Erik Acharius
Summary
Erik Acharius is a human[1]. He was born in Gävle Parish[2]. He was born on October 10, 1757[3]. He passed away in Vadstena church församling[4]. He died on August 14, 1819[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], physician[7], lichenologist[8], mycologist[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Erik Acharius was born in Gävle Parish[2].
- Erik Acharius died in Vadstena church församling[4].
- Erik Acharius was born on October 10, 1757[3].
- Erik Acharius was born on October 18, 1757[12].
- Erik Acharius died on August 14, 1819[5].
- Erik Acharius held citizenship in Sweden[13].
- Erik Acharius worked as a botanist[6].
- Erik Acharius's professions included physician[7].
- Erik Acharius worked as a lichenologist[8].
- Erik Acharius's professions included mycologist[9].
- Erik Acharius's professions included naturalist[10].
- Erik Acharius worked as a botanical collector[14].
- Erik Acharius's field of work was botany[15].
- Erik Acharius's education included a stint at Uppsala University[16].
- Erik Acharius's education included a stint at Lund University[17].
- Erik Acharius received the Professor[18].
- Erik Acharius received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19].
- Erik Acharius was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[20].
- Erik Acharius was a member of Linnean Society of London[21].
- Erik Acharius was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[22].
- Erik Acharius is recorded as male[23].
- Erik Acharius's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Erik Acharius's Commons category is recorded as Erik Acharius[25].
- Erik Acharius's family name is recorded as Acharius[26].
- Erik Acharius's given name is recorded as Erik[27].
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Origins and Family
Erik Acharius was born in Gävle Parish[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1757[3] and October 18, 1757[12].
Education
Educated at Uppsala University[16], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31] and Lund University[17], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Lund[35]. Erik Acharius studied under Carl Linnaeus[36].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physician[7], lichenologist[8], mycologist[9], naturalist[10], and botanical collector[14]. Erik Acharius's field of work was botany[15].
Recognition
Awards received include Professor[18], a honorific prefix[37] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19], a fellowship award[38], in United Kingdom[39].
Death and Burial
Erik Acharius died on August 14, 1819[5]. He died in Vadstena church församling[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Erik Acharius include Acharius Medal[40], a science award[41], founded in 1990[42] and Acharia[43], a taxon[44].
Why It Matters
Erik Acharius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Entities named for him include Acharius Medal[40], a science award[41], founded in 1990[42] and Acharia[43], a taxon[44].
FAQs
Where was Erik Acharius born?
Erik Acharius was born in Gävle Parish[2].
Where did Erik Acharius die?
Erik Acharius died in Vadstena church församling[4].
What did Erik Acharius do for work?
Erik Acharius worked as botanist[6], physician[7], lichenologist[8], mycologist[9], and naturalist[10].
Where did Erik Acharius go to school?
Erik Acharius was educated at Uppsala University[16] and Lund University[17].
What awards did Erik Acharius receive?
Honors received include Professor[18] and Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[19].