Ernst Georg Ravenstein

English autobiographer of German descent (1834–1913)
Person human Q64757
Ernst Georg Ravenstein
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Ernst Georg Ravenstein

Summary

Ernst Georg Ravenstein is a human[1]. He was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on December 30, 1834[3]. He died in Hofheim am Taunus[4]. He died on March 13, 1913[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6], autobiographer[7], statistician[8], and geographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein was born in Frankfurt[2].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein passed away in Hofheim am Taunus[4].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein was born on December 30, 1834[3].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein died on March 13, 1913[5].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's father was August Ravenstein[11].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's professions included autobiographer[7].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's professions included statistician[8].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's professions included geographer[9].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein received the Victoria Medal[13].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein is recorded as male[14].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Georg Ravenstein[16].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's family name is recorded as Ravenstein[17].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's given name is recorded as Ernst[18].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[19].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[20].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's described by source is recorded as Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers[21].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's Commons Creator page is recorded as Ernst Georg Ravenstein[23].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Ernst Georg Ravenstein'}[24].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's sibling is recorded as Ludwig Ravenstein[25].
  • Ernst Georg Ravenstein's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Georg Ravenstein was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on December 30, 1834[3]. His father was August Ravenstein[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6], autobiographer[7], statistician[8], and geographer[9].

Recognition

Ernst Georg Ravenstein received the Victoria Medal[13].

Death and Burial

Ernst Georg Ravenstein died on March 13, 1913[5]. He passed away in Hofheim am Taunus[4].

Why It Matters

Ernst Georg Ravenstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (72 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Georg Ravenstein born?

Born in Frankfurt[2], Ernst Georg Ravenstein…

Where did Ernst Georg Ravenstein die?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein passed away in Hofheim am Taunus[4].

Who were Ernst Georg Ravenstein's parents?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein's father was August Ravenstein[11].

What did Ernst Georg Ravenstein do for work?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein worked as cartographer[6], autobiographer[7], statistician[8], and geographer[9].

What awards did Ernst Georg Ravenstein receive?

Honors received include Victoria Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica, Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation cartographer, autobiographer, statistician +1
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  3. 22d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Great russian encyclopedia online id (2017) 3488347
    Country of citizenship Germany
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