Ferdinand von Hochstetter
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Summary
Ferdinand von Hochstetter was born on April 30, 1829[1], in Esslingen am Neckar[2]. He died on July 18, 1884[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], professor[6], geographer[7], naturalist[8], and surveyor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (223 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Oberdöbling[11]
- Place of burial: Vienna Central Cemetery[12]
- Father: Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter[13]
- Mother: Q140547253[14]
- Spouse: Q140547254[15]
- Child: Emma von Luschan[16], Margarethe Bernkop-von Hochstetter[17], Egbert Hochstetter[18]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Württemberg[19], Austria–Hungary[20]
- Occupation: botanist[21], botanical collector[22]
- Employer: University of Vienna[23], TU Wien[24]
- Educated at: University of Tübingen[25], Tübinger Stift[26]
- Award received: Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[27], Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[28]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[29], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[30], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[31]
- Sex or gender: male[32]
- Commons category: Ferdinand von Hochstetter[33]
- Archives at: Stadtarchiv Esslingen[34]
- Family name: Hochstetter[35]
- Given name: Ferdinand[36], Christian[37], Gottlob[38]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[39], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[40], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[41], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[42], The Pioneer Land Surveyors of New Zealand[43], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[45]
- Commons Creator page: Ferdinand von Hochstetter[46]
- Birth name: Christian Gottlob Ferdinand von Hochstetter[47]
- Name in native language: Ferdinand von Hochstetter[48]
- Different from: Christian von Hochstetter[49]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ferdinand von Hochstetter include takahē[50], a taxon[51]; Hochstetter's frog[52], a taxon[53]; and Hochstetter Peak[54], a mountain[55].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand von Hochstetter has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
Entities named for him include takahē[50], a taxon[51]; Hochstetter's frog[52], a taxon[53]; and Hochstetter Peak[54], a mountain[55].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand von Hochstetter born?
Ferdinand von Hochstetter's place of birth was Esslingen am Neckar[2].
Where did Ferdinand von Hochstetter die?
Ferdinand von Hochstetter passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Ferdinand von Hochstetter's parents?
Ferdinand von Hochstetter's father was Christian Ferdinand Friedrich Hochstetter[13]. Ferdinand von Hochstetter's mother was Q140547253[14].
Who was Ferdinand von Hochstetter married to?
Ferdinand von Hochstetter's spouses include Q140547254[15].
What did Ferdinand von Hochstetter do for work?
Ferdinand von Hochstetter worked as a geologist[5], professor[6], geographer[7], naturalist[8], and surveyor[9].
Where did Ferdinand von Hochstetter go to school?
Ferdinand von Hochstetter was educated at University of Tübingen[25] and Tübinger Stift[26].
What awards did Ferdinand von Hochstetter receive?
Honors received include Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[27] and Knight of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[28].