Felix Eugen Fritsch

British marine biologist (1879–1954)
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Felix Eugen Fritsch

Summary

Felix Eugen Fritsch is a human[1]. Born in Hampstead[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1879[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on May 23, 1954[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and marine biologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's place of birth was Hampstead[2].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch died in London[4].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch was born on January 1, 1879[3].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch was born on April 26, 1879[9].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch died on May 23, 1954[5].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch held citizenship in United Kingdom[10].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's professions included botanist[6].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's professions included marine biologist[7].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[12].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch was employed by University College London[13].
  • A notable student of Felix Eugen Fritsch was Maud Beatrice Ethel Godward[14].
  • A notable student of Felix Eugen Fritsch was Alice Sophia Cooke[15].
  • A notable student of Felix Eugen Fritsch was Winifred Mary Curtis[16].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch received the Fellow of the Royal Society[17].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch received the Darwin Medal[18].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch received the Linnean Medal[19].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch was a member of Royal Society[20].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch is recorded as male[21].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's family name is recorded as Fritsch[23].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's given name is recorded as Felix[24].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's given name is recorded as Eugen[25].
  • Felix Eugen Fritsch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[26].

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Origins and Family

Felix Eugen Fritsch's place of birth was Hampstead[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1879[3] and April 26, 1879[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and marine biologist[7]. Felix Eugen Fritsch was employed by University College London[13]. He held the position of President of the Linnean Society of London[12]. Notable students include Maud Beatrice Ethel Godward[14], a botanist[27], 1910–2002[28], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], specialised in botany[30]; Alice Sophia Cooke[15], a teacher[31], 1890–1957[32], of United Kingdom[33], awarded the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[34]; and Winifred Mary Curtis[16], a botanist[35], 1905–2005[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Australian Natural History Medallion[38].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], a fellowship award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Darwin Medal[18], a science award[41], in United Kingdom[42], founded in 1890[43]; and Linnean Medal[19], a science award[44], in United Kingdom[45], founded in 1888[46].

Death and Burial

Felix Eugen Fritsch died on May 23, 1954[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Felix Eugen Fritsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Felix Eugen Fritsch born?

Felix Eugen Fritsch was born in Hampstead[2].

Where did Felix Eugen Fritsch die?

Felix Eugen Fritsch died in London[4].

What did Felix Eugen Fritsch do for work?

Felix Eugen Fritsch worked as botanist[6] and marine biologist[7].

What awards did Felix Eugen Fritsch receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[17], Darwin Medal[18], and Linnean Medal[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
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  12. [18] . docs.google.com. docs.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [5] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . Women scientists and the Freshwater Biological Association, 1929–1950. wikidata.org.
  22. [15] . Mrs. Alice Sophia Cooke. wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . utas.edu.au. Retrieved . utas.edu.au. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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