Ferdinand von Richthofen
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Ferdinand von Richthofen was born on May 5, 1833, in Pokój[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8] and died on October 6, 1905, in Berlin[1][4][5][7][8]. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia. He pursued his education at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Wrocław[9].
His professional occupations included geologist, explorer, geographer, university teacher, and volcanologist. He worked within the fields of geography, exploration, and geology. Over the course of his academic career, he was employed by the University of Bonn, Leipzig University, and the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[9].
Throughout his life, he received several awards and honors, including the Vega Medal, the Founder’s Medal, the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, an Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, and the Wollaston Medal[10][11][12].
Ferdinand von Richthofen
Summary
Ferdinand von Richthofen is a human[1]. He was born in Pokój[2]. He was born on May 5, 1833[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on October 6, 1905[5]. He worked as a geologist[6], explorer[7], geographer[8], university teacher[9], and volcanologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's place of birth was Pokój[2].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen died in Berlin[4].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen was born on May 5, 1833[3].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen died on October 6, 1905[5].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen is buried at Berlin[12].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's father was Karl von Richthofen[13].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's mother was Ferdinande von Richthofen[14].
- Among Ferdinand von Richthofen's spouses was Irmgard von Richthofen[15].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's professions included geologist[6].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's professions included explorer[7].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's professions included geographer[8].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen worked as a university teacher[9].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's professions included volcanologist[10].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's field of work was geography[17].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's field of work was exploration[18].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's field of work was geology[19].
- Among Ferdinand von Richthofen's employers was University of Bonn[20].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen was employed by Leipzig University[21].
- Among Ferdinand von Richthofen's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
- Ferdinand von Richthofen's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[24].
- A notable student of Ferdinand von Richthofen was Anastas Ishirkov[25].
- A notable student of Ferdinand von Richthofen was Wilhelm Meinardus[26].
- A notable student of Ferdinand von Richthofen was Sven Hedin[27].
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Origins and Family
Ferdinand von Richthofen's place of birth was Pokój[2]. He was born on May 5, 1833[3]. His father was Karl von Richthofen[13]. His mother was Ferdinande von Richthofen[14].
Education
Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Wrocław[24], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include geologist[6], explorer[7], geographer[8], university teacher[9], and volcanologist[10]. Fields of work include geography[17], an academic discipline[35]; exploration[18]; and geology[19], a branch of science[36]. Employers include University of Bonn[20], a public research university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1818[39], headquartered in Bonn[40]; Leipzig University[21], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1409[43], headquartered in Leipzig[44]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22], a comprehensive university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1809[47], headquartered in Berlin[48]. Notable students include Anastas Ishirkov[25], Wilhelm Meinardus[26], and Sven Hedin[27]. Doctoral students include Robert Heinrich Hoppe[49], a meteorologist[50], 1857–1899[51]; Ernst Hasse[52], a politician[53], 1846–1908[54], of Kingdom of Saxony[55]; and Gerhard Schott[56].
Works and Contributions
A notable work attributed to Ferdinand von Richthofen is China: the Results of My Travels and the Studies Based Thereon[57]. Things named for him include Richthofen Pass[58], a mountain pass[59].
Recognition
Awards received include Vega Medal[60], a science award[61], in Sweden[62]; Founder’s Medal[63], a science award[64], in United Kingdom[65], founded in 1831[66]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[67], an order[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1980[70]; Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[71], an award[72], in Germany[73]; Foreign Member of the Royal Society[74], a fellowship award[75], in United Kingdom[76]; and Wollaston Medal[77], a geology award[78], in United Kingdom[79], founded in 1831[80].
Personal Life
Ferdinand von Richthofen was married to Irmgard von Richthofen[15].
Death and Burial
Ferdinand von Richthofen died on October 6, 1905[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Berlin[12].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand von Richthofen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (151 views/month, #7,238 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[81] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[82]
He has been cited as an influence by Anastas Ishirkov[83], a geographer[84], 1868–1937[85], of Bulgaria[86].
He is credited with the discovery of Silk Road[87], a trade route[88]. Entities named for him include Richthofen Pass[58], a mountain pass[59].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand von Richthofen born?
Ferdinand von Richthofen's place of birth was Pokój[2].
Where did Ferdinand von Richthofen die?
Ferdinand von Richthofen passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Ferdinand von Richthofen's parents?
Ferdinand von Richthofen's father was Karl von Richthofen[13]. Ferdinand von Richthofen's mother was Ferdinande von Richthofen[14].
Who was Ferdinand von Richthofen married to?
Ferdinand von Richthofen's spouses include Irmgard von Richthofen[15].
What did Ferdinand von Richthofen do for work?
Ferdinand von Richthofen worked as geologist[6], explorer[7], geographer[8], university teacher[9], and volcanologist[10].
Where did Ferdinand von Richthofen go to school?
Ferdinand von Richthofen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23] and University of Wrocław[24].
What awards did Ferdinand von Richthofen receive?
Honors received include Vega Medal[60], Founder’s Medal[63], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[67], and Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[71].
Who did Ferdinand von Richthofen influence?
Ferdinand von Richthofen has been cited as an influence by Anastas Ishirkov[83].
What did Ferdinand von Richthofen discover?
Ferdinand von Richthofen is credited as discoverer of Silk Road[87].