Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron
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Summary
Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was born on June 17, 1861[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on September 15, 1936[3], in Bad Eilsen[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], colonial administrator[6], military officer[7], botanical collector[8], and zoological collector[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Father: Robert von Prittwitz und Gaffron[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: scientific collector[13]
- Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[14], Frederick William University Berlin[15], Magdalenaeum Wrocław[16]
- Award received: médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Military, police or special rank: Oberstleutnant[19], lieutenant colonel[20]
- Archives at: Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[22]
- Given name: Georg[23]
- Work location: Kamerun[24], German East Africa[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Affiliation: Bezirksamt Bismarckburg[27], Iringa Military District[28], Q56217187[29], Bezirksamt Tabora[30], Schutztruppe of German East Africa[31]
- Collection items at: Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[32], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[33], Natural History Museum[34]
FAQs
Where was Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron born?
Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was born in Wrocław[2].
Where did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron die?
Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron died in Bad Eilsen[4].
Who were Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's parents?
Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's father was Robert von Prittwitz und Gaffron[11].
What did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron do for work?
Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron worked as an explorer[5], colonial administrator[6], military officer[7], botanical collector[8], and zoological collector[9].
Where did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron go to school?
Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14], Frederick William University Berlin[15], and Magdalenaeum Wrocław[16].
What awards did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron receive?
Honors received include médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[17].