Erwin Stresemann

German ornithologist and naturalist (1889-1972)
Person human Q62357
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Erwin Stresemann

Summary

Erwin Stresemann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on November 22, 1889[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on November 20, 1972[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], university teacher[9], and curator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dresden[2], Erwin Stresemann…
  • Erwin Stresemann passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Erwin Stresemann was born on November 22, 1889[3].
  • Erwin Stresemann died on November 20, 1972[5].
  • Erwin Stresemann is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[12].
  • Among Erwin Stresemann's spouses was Vesta Stresemann[13].
  • Erwin Stresemann was married to Elisabeth Stresemann[14].
  • Erwin Stresemann held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Erwin Stresemann worked as a botanist[6].
  • Erwin Stresemann worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Erwin Stresemann's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Erwin Stresemann worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Erwin Stresemann worked as a curator[10].
  • Erwin Stresemann's professions included scientific collector[16].
  • Erwin Stresemann's field of work was zoology[17].
  • Among Erwin Stresemann's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Among Erwin Stresemann's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[19].
  • Among Erwin Stresemann's employers was Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[20].
  • Erwin Stresemann was employed by Bavarian State Collection of Zoology[21].
  • Erwin Stresemann was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].
  • Erwin Stresemann was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23].
  • Erwin Stresemann was educated at University of Freiburg[24].
  • Erwin Stresemann's doctoral advisor was Richard Hertwig[25].
  • A notable student of Erwin Stresemann was Ernst Mayr[26].
  • Erwin Stresemann received the National Prize of East Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Erwin Stresemann's place of birth was Dresden[2]. He was born on November 22, 1889[3].

Education

Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35]; and University of Freiburg[24], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1457[38], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[39]. Erwin Stresemann's doctoral advisor was Richard Hertwig[25]. Academic degrees include doctorate[40] and Dr. phil.[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], university teacher[9], curator[10], and scientific collector[16]. Erwin Stresemann's field of work was zoology[17]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1809[44], headquartered in Berlin[45]; Freie Universität Berlin[19], a public research university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1948[48], headquartered in Berlin[49]; Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[20], a natural history museum[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1810[52]; and Bavarian State Collection of Zoology[21], a research institute[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1807[55]. A notable student of him was Ernst Mayr[26]. Doctoral students include Ernst Schäfer[56], an explorer[57], 1910–1992[58], of Germany[59], awarded the War Merit Cross[60], specialised in zoology[61]; Wilhelm Meise[62], an ornithologist[63], 1901–2002[64], of Germany[65]; Gisela Deckert[66], a zoologist[67], 1930–2024[68], of Germany[69], awarded the Medal of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[70]; Joachim Steinbacher[71], an ornithologist[72], 1911–2005[73], of Germany[74], awarded the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[75]; and Ernst Schüz[76], an ornithologist[77], 1901–1991[78], of Germany[79], awarded the Order of Merit of Baden-Württemberg[80], specialised in ornithology[81].

Recognition

Awards received include National Prize of East Germany[27], a national award[82], in German Democratic Republic[83], founded in 1949[84] and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[85], a grade of an order[86], in German Democratic Republic[87].

Personal Life

Spouses include Vesta Stresemann[13], a zoologist[88], 1902–2006[89] and Elisabeth Stresemann[14], a physician[90], 1890–1960[91].

Death and Burial

Erwin Stresemann died on November 20, 1972[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Waldfriedhof Dahlem[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erwin Stresemann include Erwin-Stresemann Prize[92], a science award[93], in Germany[94].

Why It Matters

Erwin Stresemann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (53 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[95] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[96]

Entities named for him include Erwin-Stresemann Prize[92], a science award[93], in Germany[94].

His notable doctoral advisees include Ernst Schäfer[97], an explorer[98], 1910–1992[99], of Germany[100], awarded the War Merit Cross[101], specialised in zoology[102] and Wilhelm Meise[103], an ornithologist[104], 1901–2002[105], of Germany[106].

FAQs

Where was Erwin Stresemann born?

Erwin Stresemann's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Erwin Stresemann die?

Erwin Stresemann died in Berlin[4].

Who was Erwin Stresemann married to?

Erwin Stresemann's spouses include Vesta Stresemann[13] and Elisabeth Stresemann[14].

What did Erwin Stresemann do for work?

Erwin Stresemann worked as botanist[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], university teacher[9], and curator[10].

Where did Erwin Stresemann go to school?

Erwin Stresemann was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[23], and University of Freiburg[24].

What awards did Erwin Stresemann receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[27] and Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[85].

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