Gerard Krefft
German-Australian zoologist and palaeontologist (1830-1881)
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Summary
Gerard Krefft was born on February 17, 1830[1], in Brunswick[2]. He died on February 19, 1881[3], in Sydney[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], zoologist[6], herpetologist[7], explorer[8], and entomologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,274 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: February 18, 1880[11]
- Child: Q141725482[12]
- Country of citizenship: Duchy of Brunswick[13]
- Occupation: artist[14], draftsperson[15], curator[16], zoological collector[17], scientific collector[18], naturalist[19]
- Field of work: zoology[20], paleontology[21]
- Employer: Australian Museum[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Commons category: Gerard Krefft[24]
- Archives at: State Library of New South Wales[25], Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[26], Australian Museum[27]
- Family name: Krefft[28]
- Given name: Johann[29], Ludwig[30], Gerard[31], Gerhard[32]
- Author citation (zoology): Krefft[33]
- Work location: Australian continent[34], Melbourne[35], Sydney[36]
- Relative: Gerhard Krefft[37]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[38]
- Participant in: Blandowski Expedition[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[40]
- Name in native language: Johann Ludwig Gerard Krefft[41]
- Significant person: Charles Darwin[42], Richard Owen[43], Albert Günther[44], William Blandowski[45]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[46]
- Writing language: English[47]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[48]
Why It Matters
Gerard Krefft has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Gerard Krefft born?
Gerard Krefft's place of birth was Brunswick[2].
Where did Gerard Krefft die?
Gerard Krefft passed away in Sydney[4].
What did Gerard Krefft do for work?
Gerard Krefft worked as a paleontologist[5], zoologist[6], herpetologist[7], explorer[8], and entomologist[9].