Friedrich August von Quenstedt

professor of mineralogy and geology at Eberhard Karls Universität, Tübingen (1809–1889)
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Friedrich August von Quenstedt
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Friedrich August von Quenstedt

Summary

Friedrich August von Quenstedt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Eisleben[2]. He was born on July 10, 1809[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on December 21, 1889[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], entomologist[9], and mineralogist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's place of birth was Eisleben[2].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt passed away in Tübingen[4].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt was born on July 10, 1809[3].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt was born on July 9, 1809[12].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt died on December 21, 1889[5].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt died on January 1, 1889[13].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[15].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's professions included paleontologist[6].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's professions included geologist[8].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's professions included entomologist[9].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's professions included mineralogist[10].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's professions included writer[16].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's field of work was mineralogy[17].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's field of work was geology[18].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt was employed by University of Tübingen[19].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's doctoral advisor was Christian Samuel Weiss[21].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt received the Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[22].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt received the Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[23].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt is recorded as male[26].
  • Friedrich August von Quenstedt's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich August von Quenstedt's place of birth was Eisleben[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 10, 1809[3] and July 9, 1809[12].

Education

Friedrich August von Quenstedt was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20]. His doctoral advisor was Christian Samuel Weiss[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], entomologist[9], mineralogist[10], and writer[16]. Fields of work include mineralogy[17], a branch of geology[28] and geology[18], a branch of science[29]. Friedrich August von Quenstedt was employed by University of Tübingen[19]. He supervised Albert Oppel as a doctoral student[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[22], a grade of an order[31], in Kingdom of Württemberg[32], founded in 1870[33] and Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[23], a grade of an order[34], in Kingdom of Württemberg[35].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 21, 1889[5] and January 1, 1889[13]. Friedrich August von Quenstedt died in Tübingen[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich August von Quenstedt include quenstedtite[36], a mineral species[37].

Why It Matters

Friedrich August von Quenstedt has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

Entities named for him include quenstedtite[36], a mineral species[37].

His notable doctoral advisees include Albert Oppel[39], a paleontologist[40], 1831–1865[41], of Kingdom of Bavaria[42].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich August von Quenstedt born?

Born in Eisleben[2], Friedrich August von Quenstedt…

Where did Friedrich August von Quenstedt die?

Friedrich August von Quenstedt died in Tübingen[4].

What did Friedrich August von Quenstedt do for work?

Friedrich August von Quenstedt worked as paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], geologist[8], entomologist[9], and mineralogist[10].

Where did Friedrich August von Quenstedt go to school?

Friedrich August von Quenstedt was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].

What awards did Friedrich August von Quenstedt receive?

Honors received include Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[22] and Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[23].

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  26. [13] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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