Ferdinand von Mueller

German-Australian botanist (1825–1896)
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Ferdinand von Mueller
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Ferdinand von Mueller

Summary

Ferdinand von Mueller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rostock[2]. He was born on June 30, 1825[3]. He passed away in Melbourne[4]. He died on October 10, 1896[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], botanist[9], and mycologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ferdinand von Mueller's place of birth was Rostock[2].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller passed away in Melbourne[4].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller was born on June 30, 1825[3].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller died on October 10, 1896[5].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller died on October 9, 1896[12].
  • Burial took place at St Kilda Cemetery[13].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[14].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's professions included explorer[6].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller worked as a pteridologist[7].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's professions included bryologist[8].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's professions included botanist[9].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's professions included mycologist[10].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's professions included pharmacist[16].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's field of work was botany[17].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller's education included a stint at Kiel University[18].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller received the Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller received the Royal Medal[21].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller received the Clarke Medal[22].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller received the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[23].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller was a member of French Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Ferdinand von Mueller was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Ferdinand von Mueller's place of birth was Rostock[2]. He was born on June 30, 1825[3].

Education

Ferdinand von Mueller's education included a stint at Kiel University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], botanist[9], mycologist[10], and pharmacist[16]. Ferdinand von Mueller's field of work was botany[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], a fellowship award[28], in United Kingdom[29]; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], a grade of an order[30], in United Kingdom[31]; Royal Medal[21], a science award[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1826[34]; Clarke Medal[22], a science award[35], in Australia[36]; and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[23].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[37], a Christian denominational family[38], founded in 1517[39] and theism[40], a world view[41].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 10, 1896[5] and October 9, 1896[12]. Ferdinand von Mueller died in Melbourne[4]. Burial took place at St Kilda Cemetery[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ferdinand von Mueller include Mueller Park[42], a park[43], in Australia[44]; Mueller Glacier[45], a glacier[46], in New Zealand[47]; Mount Mueller[48], a mountain[49], in Australia[50]; Mueller River[51], a river[52], in New Zealand[53]; Mueller Medal[54], a science award[55]; and Muellerville[56], a garden[57], in Australia[58].

Why It Matters

Ferdinand von Mueller ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (156 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 61 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

Works attributed to him include Fragmenta phytographiae Australiae[61], a scientific book[62]. Entities named for him include Mueller Park[42], a park[43], in Australia[44]; Mueller Glacier[45], a glacier[46], in New Zealand[47]; Mount Mueller[48], a mountain[49], in Australia[50]; Mueller River[51], a river[52], in New Zealand[53]; Mueller Medal[54], a science award[55]; and Muellerville[56], a garden[57], in Australia[58].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand von Mueller born?

Born in Rostock[2], Ferdinand von Mueller…

Where did Ferdinand von Mueller die?

Ferdinand von Mueller passed away in Melbourne[4].

What did Ferdinand von Mueller do for work?

Ferdinand von Mueller worked as explorer[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], botanist[9], and mycologist[10].

Where did Ferdinand von Mueller go to school?

Ferdinand von Mueller was educated at Kiel University[18].

What awards did Ferdinand von Mueller receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19], Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George[20], Royal Medal[21], and Clarke Medal[22].

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  27. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  24. [58] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [59] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [60] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation explorer, pteridologist, bryologist +9
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