Ernst Haeckel
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Ernst Haeckel
Summary
Ernst Haeckel is a human[1]. Born in Potsdam[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1834[3]. He passed away in Jena[4]. He died on August 9, 1919[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], physician[7], zoologist[8], philosopher[9], and naturalist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Potsdam[2], Ernst Haeckel…
- Ernst Haeckel passed away in Jena[4].
- Ernst Haeckel was born on February 16, 1834[3].
- Ernst Haeckel was born on 1834[12].
- Ernst Haeckel died on August 9, 1919[5].
- Ernst Haeckel died on 1919[13].
- Ernst Haeckel's father was Carl Haeckel[14].
- Ernst Haeckel was married to Anna Sethe[15].
- Among Ernst Haeckel's spouses was Agnes Huschke[16].
- A child of Ernst Haeckel was Walter Haeckel[17].
- A child of Ernst Haeckel was Elisabeth Haeckel[18].
- Ernst Haeckel held citizenship in German Empire[19].
- Ernst Haeckel held citizenship in Weimar Republic[20].
- Ernst Haeckel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[21].
- Ernst Haeckel worked as a biologist[6].
- Ernst Haeckel's professions included physician[7].
- Ernst Haeckel's professions included zoologist[8].
- Ernst Haeckel worked as a philosopher[9].
- Ernst Haeckel worked as a naturalist[10].
- Ernst Haeckel's professions included ecologist[22].
- Ernst Haeckel's field of work was common descent[23].
- Ernst Haeckel held the position of rector of the University of Jena[24].
- Ernst Haeckel held the position of rector of the University of Jena[25].
- Among Ernst Haeckel's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26].
- Ernst Haeckel was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[27].
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Origins and Family
Ernst Haeckel's place of birth was Potsdam[2]. Recorded date of birth include February 16, 1834[3] and 1834[12]. His father was Carl Haeckel[14].
Education
Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[27], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[31], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Ernst Haeckel's doctoral advisor was Johannes Peter Müller[36]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[37].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biologist[6], physician[7], zoologist[8], philosopher[9], naturalist[10], and ecologist[22]. Ernst Haeckel's field of work was common descent[23]. Among his employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[26]. Positions held include rector of the University of Jena[24]. Doctoral students include Hans Adolf Eduard Driesch[38], a biologist[39], 1867–1941[40], of German Empire[41], specialised in biology[42]; Arnold Lang[43], a zoologist[44], 1855–1914[45], of Switzerland[46], awarded the honorary doctor of ETH Zürich[47], specialised in comparative anatomy[48]; Otto Schmiedeknecht[49]; Emil Goeldi[50]; Hans Friedrich Gadow[51]; and Carl Friedrich Roewer[52].
Recognition
Awards received include Darwin Medal[53], a science award[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1890[56]; Cothenius Medal[57], a science award[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1792[60]; Darwin–Wallace Medal[61], an award[62]; Linnean Medal[63], a science award[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1888[66]; Bressa Prize[67], a cultural prize[68], in Italy[69], founded in 1836[70]; and Swammerdam Medal[71], a science award[72], in Netherlands[73], founded in 1880[74].
Personal Life
Spouses include Anna Sethe[15], an author[75], 1835–1864[76], of Kingdom of Prussia[77] and Agnes Huschke[16], 1842–1915[78]. Children include Walter Haeckel[17], a painter[79], 1868–1939[80], of German Reich[81] and Elisabeth Haeckel[18], 1871–1946[82].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include August 9, 1919[5] and 1919[13]. Ernst Haeckel died in Jena[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ernst Haeckel include Ernst-Haeckel Award[83] and 12323 Haeckel[84].
Why It Matters
Ernst Haeckel has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[85]
He has been cited as an influence by Oswald Spengler[86], a historian[87], 1880–1936[88], of Germany[89]; Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay[90], an explorer[91], 1846–1888[92], of Russian Empire[93], specialised in botany[94]; Augusto dos Anjo[95], a poet[96], 1884–1914[97], of Brazil[98]; and Emil Goeldi[99], a botanist[100], 1859–1917[101], of Switzerland[102], specialised in zoology[103].
Works attributed to him include Kunstformen der Natur[104], a written work[105]. Entities named for him include Ernst-Haeckel Award[83] and 12323 Haeckel[84].
His notable doctoral advisees include Oscar Hertwig[106], Carl Friedrich Roewer[107], Arnold Lang[108], Emil Goeldi[109], Otto Schmiedeknecht[110], and Hans Adolf Eduard Driesch[111].
FAQs
Where was Ernst Haeckel born?
Ernst Haeckel was born in Potsdam[2].
Where did Ernst Haeckel die?
Ernst Haeckel passed away in Jena[4].
Who were Ernst Haeckel's parents?
Ernst Haeckel's father was Carl Haeckel[14].
Who was Ernst Haeckel married to?
Ernst Haeckel's spouses include Anna Sethe[15] and Agnes Huschke[16].
What did Ernst Haeckel do for work?
Ernst Haeckel worked as biologist[6], physician[7], zoologist[8], philosopher[9], and naturalist[10].
Where did Ernst Haeckel go to school?
Ernst Haeckel was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[27] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[31].
What awards did Ernst Haeckel receive?
Honors received include Darwin Medal[53], Cothenius Medal[57], Darwin–Wallace Medal[61], and Linnean Medal[63].
Who did Ernst Haeckel influence?
Ernst Haeckel has been cited as an influence by Oswald Spengler[86], Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay[90], Augusto dos Anjo[95], and Emil Goeldi[99].