Ernst Friedrich Germar

German entomologist, mineralogist and local politician (1786–1853)
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Ernst Friedrich Germar

Summary

Ernst Friedrich Germar is a human[1]. Born in Glauchau[2], he… he was born on November 3, 1786[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on July 8, 1853[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], paleontologist[9], and mineralogist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's place of birth was Glauchau[2].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar was born on November 3, 1786[3].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar was born on February 3, 1786[12].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar died on July 8, 1853[5].
  • Burial took place at Stadtgottesacker[13].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[14].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar worked as an entomologist[6].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar worked as a botanist[7].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar worked as a paleontologist[9].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar worked as a mineralogist[10].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's professions included zoologist[15].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's field of work was mineralogy[16].
  • Among Ernst Friedrich Germar's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar was educated at Leipzig University[19].
  • A notable student of Ernst Friedrich Germar was Oswald Heer[20].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar is recorded as male[23].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar supervised Oswald Heer as a doctoral student[25].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Friedrich Germar[26].
  • Ernst Friedrich Germar's archives at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Friedrich Germar was born in Glauchau[2]. Recorded date of birth include November 3, 1786[3] and February 3, 1786[12].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1502[30], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[31] and Leipzig University[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], paleontologist[9], mineralogist[10], and zoologist[15]. Ernst Friedrich Germar's field of work was mineralogy[16]. Among his employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17]. A notable student of him was Oswald Heer[20]. He supervised Oswald Heer as a doctoral student[25].

Death and Burial

Ernst Friedrich Germar died on July 8, 1853[5]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. Burial took place at Stadtgottesacker[13].

Why It Matters

Ernst Friedrich Germar ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

His notable doctoral advisees include Oswald Heer[38], a curator[39], 1809–1883[40], of Switzerland[41], awarded the Royal Medal[42], specialised in paleobotany[43].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Friedrich Germar born?

Ernst Friedrich Germar's place of birth was Glauchau[2].

Where did Ernst Friedrich Germar die?

Ernst Friedrich Germar died in Halle (Saale)[4].

What did Ernst Friedrich Germar do for work?

Ernst Friedrich Germar worked as entomologist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], paleontologist[9], and mineralogist[10].

Where did Ernst Friedrich Germar go to school?

Ernst Friedrich Germar was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18] and Leipzig University[19].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . books.google.fr. books.google.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  12. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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