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 ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,683 views/month, #6,829 of 1,000,298).^[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 12323 Haeckel^[83] and Ernst-Haeckel Award^[84].

Why It Matters

Ernst Haeckel ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,683 views/month, #6,829 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[85] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[86]

He has been cited as an influence by Oswald Spengler^[87], a historian^[88], 1880–1936^[89], of Germany^[90]; Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay^[91], an explorer^[92], 1846–1888^[93], of Russian Empire^[94], specialised in botany^[95]; Augusto dos Anjo^[96], a poet^[97], 1884–1914^[98], of Brazil^[99]; and Emil Goeldi^[100], a botanist^[101], 1859–1917^[102], of Switzerland^[103], specialised in zoology^[104].

Works attributed to him include Kunstformen der Natur^[105], a written work^[106]. Entities named for him include 12323 Haeckel^[83] and Ernst-Haeckel Award^[84].

His notable doctoral advisees include Hans Adolf Eduard Driesch^[107], Oscar Hertwig^[108], Carl Friedrich Roewer^[109], Emil Goeldi^[110], Hans Friedrich Gadow^[111], and Arnold Lang^[112].

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^[87], Nicholas Miklouho-Maclay^[91], Augusto dos Anjo^[96], and Emil Goeldi^[100].