Ernst Friedrich Germar
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Summary
Ernst Friedrich Germar was born on November 3, 1786[1], in Glauchau[2]. He died on July 8, 1853[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5], botanist[6], university teacher[7], paleontologist[8], and mineralogist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 3, 1786[11]
- Place of burial: Stadtgottesacker[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Saxony[13]
- Occupation: zoologist[14], librarian[15], local politician[16], naturalist[17]
- Field of work: mineralogy[18]
- Employer: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20], Leipzig University[21]
- Student: Oswald Heer[22]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Doctoral student: Oswald Heer[26]
- Commons category: Ernst Friedrich Germar[27]
- Archives at: Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[28], Senckenberg Deutsches Entomologisches Institut, Entomological Library[29]
- Family name: Germar[30]
- Given name: Ernst[31], Friedrich[32]
- Author citation (zoology): Germar[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ernst Friedrich Germar[34]
- Commons gallery: Ernst Friedrich Germar[35]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 9th volume[36], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Name in native language: Ernst Friedrich Germar[40]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[41]
Why It Matters
Ernst Friedrich Germar has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
His notable doctoral advisees include Oswald Heer[44], a curator[45], 1809–1883[46], of Switzerland[47], awarded the Royal Medal[48], specialised in paleobotany[49].
FAQs
Where was Ernst Friedrich Germar born?
Ernst Friedrich Germar was born in Glauchau[2].
Where did Ernst Friedrich Germar die?
Ernst Friedrich Germar passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
What did Ernst Friedrich Germar do for work?
Ernst Friedrich Germar worked as an entomologist[5], botanist[6], university teacher[7], paleontologist[8], and mineralogist[9].
Where did Ernst Friedrich Germar go to school?
Ernst Friedrich Germar was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20] and Leipzig University[21].