Gottfried Merzbacher

German geographer (1843-1926)
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Gottfried Merzbacher

Summary

Gottfried Merzbacher is a human[1]. He was born in Baiersdorf[2]. He was born on December 9, 1843[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on April 14, 1926[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], explorer[7], cartographer[8], mountaineer[9], and photographer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Gottfried Merzbacher's place of birth was Baiersdorf[2].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher died in Munich[4].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher was born on December 9, 1843[3].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher died on April 14, 1926[5].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher worked as a geographer[6].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher worked as an explorer[7].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher worked as a cartographer[8].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher worked as a mountaineer[9].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's professions included photographer[10].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's professions included botanist[13].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher received the Order of Saint Michael[14].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[15].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[16].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher is recorded as male[17].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's Commons category is recorded as Gottfried Merzbacher[19].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[20].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's archives at is recorded as Archive of the Deutsches Museum[21].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's sport is recorded as mountaineering[22].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's family name is recorded as Merzbacher[23].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's given name is recorded as Gottfried[24].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's significant event is recorded as ascent[25].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's significant event is recorded as ascent[26].
  • Gottfried Merzbacher's significant event is recorded as ascent[27].

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Origins and Family

Gottfried Merzbacher's place of birth was Baiersdorf[2]. He was born on December 9, 1843[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], explorer[7], cartographer[8], mountaineer[9], photographer[10], and botanist[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Michael[14], an order[28], in Electorate of Bavaria[29], founded in 1693[30]; Carl-Ritter-Medal[15], a science award[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1878[33]; and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[16], an award[34], in Germany[35].

Death and Burial

Gottfried Merzbacher died on April 14, 1926[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Gottfried Merzbacher has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Gottfried Merzbacher born?

Gottfried Merzbacher's place of birth was Baiersdorf[2].

Where did Gottfried Merzbacher die?

Gottfried Merzbacher passed away in Munich[4].

What did Gottfried Merzbacher do for work?

Gottfried Merzbacher worked as geographer[6], explorer[7], cartographer[8], mountaineer[9], and photographer[10].

What awards did Gottfried Merzbacher receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Michael[14], Carl-Ritter-Medal[15], and honorary doctor of the University of Munich[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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    Place of death Munich
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    Award received Order of Saint Michael, Carl-Ritter-Medal, honorary doctor of the University of Munich
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