Ernst August Carus

German surgeon (1795-1854)
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Summary

Ernst August Carus was born on January 1, 1795[1], in Leipzig[2]. He died on March 14, 1854[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: July 10, 1797[8], 1798[9]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1854[10]
  • Father: Friedrich August Carus[11]
  • Mother: Johanna Caroline Carus[12]
  • Spouse: Agnes Carus[13]
  • Child: Fanny Mercklin[14], Marie Carus[15]
  • Native language: German[16]
  • Field of work: medicine[17]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[18], Imperial University of Dorpat[19]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Cause of death: carcinoma[22]
  • Academic degree: Q56706592[23], Doctor of Philosophy[24]
  • Family name: Carus[25]
  • Given name: Ernst[26], August[27]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[28]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], Russian Biographical Dictionary[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
  • Name in native language: Ernst August Carus[32]
  • Civil rank: State Councillor[33]
  • P14928: 0hu[34]

FAQs

Where was Ernst August Carus born?

Ernst August Carus's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Ernst August Carus die?

Ernst August Carus passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Ernst August Carus's parents?

Ernst August Carus's father was Friedrich August Carus[11]. Ernst August Carus's mother was Johanna Caroline Carus[12].

Who was Ernst August Carus married to?

Ernst August Carus's spouses include Agnes Carus[13].

What did Ernst August Carus do for work?

Ernst August Carus worked as a physician[5] and university teacher[6].

Where did Ernst August Carus go to school?

Ernst August Carus was educated at Leipzig University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Carus, Friedrich August. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Carus, Friedrich August. wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . Carus, Friedrich August. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Carus, Friedrich August. wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [23] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. symogih.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [8] ↑ . Carus, Friedrich August. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Carus, Ernst August. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . Répertoire International des Sources Musicales. symogih.ish-lyon.cnrs.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Q25865960. wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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