Franz von Paula Schrank

German biologist (1747–1835)
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Franz von Paula Schrank
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Franz von Paula Schrank

Summary

Franz von Paula Schrank is a human[1]. Born in Neuburg am Inn[2], he… he was born on August 21, 1747[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on December 22, 1835[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], entomologist[7], pteridologist[8], bryologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Franz von Paula Schrank was born in Neuburg am Inn[2].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank passed away in Munich[4].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank was born on August 21, 1747[3].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank died on December 22, 1835[5].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[12].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's professions included botanist[6].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank worked as a pteridologist[8].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's professions included bryologist[9].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's professions included writer[10].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's professions included physicist[13].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's field of work was botany[14].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank held the position of professor[15].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank was employed by University of Ingolstadt[17].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's education included a stint at University of Vienna[18].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[21].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank is recorded as male[23].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's Commons category is recorded as Franz von Paula Schrank[25].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[26].
  • Franz von Paula Schrank's religious order is recorded as Society of Jesus[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz von Paula Schrank's place of birth was Neuburg am Inn[2]. He was born on August 21, 1747[3].

Education

Franz von Paula Schrank's education included a stint at University of Vienna[18]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Divinity[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], entomologist[7], pteridologist[8], bryologist[9], writer[10], and physicist[13]. Franz von Paula Schrank's field of work was botany[14]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31] and University of Ingolstadt[17], a university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34]. He held the position of professor[15].

Personal Life

Franz von Paula Schrank's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[22].

Death and Burial

Franz von Paula Schrank died on December 22, 1835[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Franz von Paula Schrank ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Franz von Paula Schrank born?

Franz von Paula Schrank was born in Neuburg am Inn[2].

Where did Franz von Paula Schrank die?

Franz von Paula Schrank died in Munich[4].

What did Franz von Paula Schrank do for work?

Franz von Paula Schrank worked as botanist[6], entomologist[7], pteridologist[8], bryologist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Franz von Paula Schrank go to school?

Franz von Paula Schrank was educated at University of Vienna[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Bruno413 · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation botanist, entomologist, pteridologist +4
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