Ferdinand Hoefer

German-French physician and lexicographer (1811-1878)
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Ferdinand Hoefer

Summary

Ferdinand Hoefer is a human[1]. Born in Döschnitz[2], he… he was born on April 21, 1811[3]. He died in Brunoy[4]. He died on May 1, 1878[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], historian[7], physician[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand Hoefer's place of birth was Döschnitz[2].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer died in Brunoy[4].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer was born on April 21, 1811[3].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer was born on January 1, 1811[11].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer died on May 1, 1878[5].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer died on January 1, 1878[12].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer held citizenship in France[13].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer held citizenship in Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt[14].
  • French was Ferdinand Hoefer's native language[15].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer worked as a historian[7].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer worked as a physician[8].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's professions included botanist[9].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's education included a stint at Paris Medical Faculty[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Ferdinand Hoefer is Nouvelle Biographie Générale[17].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer is recorded as male[19].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's military branch is recorded as Hohenlohe Regiment[21].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Höfer[22].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's family name is recorded as Hoefer[23].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[24].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's described by source is recorded as BEIC Digital Library[26].
  • Ferdinand Hoefer's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand Hoefer was born in Döschnitz[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 21, 1811[3] and January 1, 1811[11]. French was his native language[15].

Education

Ferdinand Hoefer was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], historian[7], physician[8], and botanist[9].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ferdinand Hoefer is Nouvelle Biographie Générale[17].

Recognition

Ferdinand Hoefer received the Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 1, 1878[5] and January 1, 1878[12]. Ferdinand Hoefer passed away in Brunoy[4].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Hoefer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Hoefer born?

Born in Döschnitz[2], Ferdinand Hoefer…

Where did Ferdinand Hoefer die?

Ferdinand Hoefer died in Brunoy[4].

What did Ferdinand Hoefer do for work?

Ferdinand Hoefer worked as lexicographer[6], historian[7], physician[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Ferdinand Hoefer go to school?

Ferdinand Hoefer was educated at Paris Medical Faculty[16].

What awards did Ferdinand Hoefer receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . revolvy.com. revolvy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . general catalog of BnF. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation lexicographer, historian, physician +1
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