Ferdinand Didrichsen

Danish botanist (1814-1887)
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Ferdinand Didrichsen

Summary

Ferdinand Didrichsen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on June 3, 1814[3]. He passed away in Kolkata[4]. He died on March 20, 1887[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Didrichsen was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen died in Kolkata[4].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen passed away in Frederiksberg[10].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen was born on June 3, 1814[3].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen died on March 20, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[11].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen worked as a botanist[6].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen worked as a botanical collector[7].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's professions included scientific collector[8].
  • Among Ferdinand Didrichsen's employers was University of Copenhagen[13].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[14].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen is recorded as male[16].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen was affiliated with the Social Democrats[18].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Didrichsen[19].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's residence is recorded as Denmark[20].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's family name is recorded as Didrichsen[21].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[22].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's participant in is recorded as First Galathea expedition (1845-1847)[23].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's collection items at is recorded as Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[24].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's collection items at is recorded as Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[25].
  • Ferdinand Didrichsen's collection items at is recorded as National Museum of Natural History[26].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand Didrichsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2]. He was born on June 3, 1814[3].

Education

Ferdinand Didrichsen's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8]. Ferdinand Didrichsen was employed by University of Copenhagen[13].

Recognition

Ferdinand Didrichsen received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

Personal Life

Ferdinand Didrichsen was affiliated with the Social Democrats[18].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Didrichsen died on March 20, 1887[5]. Recorded place of death include Kolkata[4], a municipal corporation of West Bengal[27], in India[28] and Frederiksberg[10], a town[29], in Denmark[30]. Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Didrichsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Didrichsen born?

Ferdinand Didrichsen's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Ferdinand Didrichsen die?

Ferdinand Didrichsen passed away in Kolkata[4].

What did Ferdinand Didrichsen do for work?

Ferdinand Didrichsen worked as botanist[6], botanical collector[7], and scientific collector[8].

Where did Ferdinand Didrichsen go to school?

Ferdinand Didrichsen was educated at University of Copenhagen[14].

What awards did Ferdinand Didrichsen receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. biografiskleksikon.lex.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Bionomia. Retrieved . herbarium.bgbm.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of political party Social Democrats
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    Educated at University of Copenhagen
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