Günther Enderlein

German zoologist (1872–1968)
Person human Q72115
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Günther Enderlein

Summary

Günther Enderlein is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on July 7, 1872[3]. He died in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4]. He died on August 11, 1968[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], and scientific illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Günther Enderlein's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Günther Enderlein died in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4].
  • Günther Enderlein was born on July 7, 1872[3].
  • Günther Enderlein died on August 11, 1968[5].
  • Günther Enderlein held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Günther Enderlein worked as a botanist[6].
  • Günther Enderlein worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Günther Enderlein worked as an entomologist[8].
  • Günther Enderlein's professions included scientific illustrator[9].
  • Günther Enderlein was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12].
  • Among Günther Enderlein's employers was Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[13].
  • Günther Enderlein was employed by Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[14].
  • Günther Enderlein's education included a stint at Leipzig University[15].
  • Günther Enderlein is recorded as male[16].
  • Günther Enderlein's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Günther Enderlein's Commons category is recorded as Günther Enderlein[18].
  • Günther Enderlein's archives at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[19].
  • Günther Enderlein earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].
  • Günther Enderlein's family name is recorded as Enderlein[21].
  • Günther Enderlein's given name is recorded as Günther[22].
  • Günther Enderlein's professorship is recorded as professor[23].
  • Günther Enderlein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Günther Enderlein's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Günther Enderlein'}[25].
  • Günther Enderlein's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[26].
  • Günther Enderlein's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Günther Enderlein was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on July 7, 1872[3].

Education

Günther Enderlein was educated at Leipzig University[15]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], and scientific illustrator[9]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[12], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[13], a natural history museum[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1810[34].

Death and Burial

Günther Enderlein died on August 11, 1968[5]. He died in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4].

Why It Matters

Günther Enderlein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Günther Enderlein born?

Günther Enderlein was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Günther Enderlein die?

Günther Enderlein died in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4].

What did Günther Enderlein do for work?

Günther Enderlein worked as botanist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], and scientific illustrator[9].

Where did Günther Enderlein go to school?

Günther Enderlein was educated at Leipzig University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · S.v.Mering · 2026-05-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, zoologist, entomologist +1
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, zoologist, entomologist +1
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  3. 25d ago · Fred2502 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science, Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science
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    Place of death Wentorf bei Hamburg
    Occupation botanist, zoologist, entomologist +1
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