Gregor Mendel
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Gregor Mendel
Summary
Gregor Mendel is a human[1]. He was born in Hynčice[2]. He was born on July 20, 1822[3]. He passed away in Brno[4]. He died on January 6, 1884[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], beekeeper[8], mathematician[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,196 views/month, #5,918 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Gregor Mendel was born in Hynčice[2].
- Gregor Mendel passed away in Brno[4].
- Gregor Mendel was born on July 20, 1822[3].
- Gregor Mendel died on January 6, 1884[5].
- Gregor Mendel is buried at Tomb of the Augustinian order at the Central Cemetery in Brno[12].
- Burial took place at Brno Central Cemetery[13].
- Gregor Mendel's father was Anton Mendel[14].
- Gregor Mendel's mother was Rosine Schwirtlich[15].
- Gregor Mendel held citizenship in Cisleithania[16].
- Gregor Mendel held citizenship in Austrian Empire[17].
- Gregor Mendel is identified as part of the Moravians ethnic group[18].
- Gregor Mendel worked as a biologist[6].
- Gregor Mendel worked as a geneticist[7].
- Gregor Mendel worked as a beekeeper[8].
- Gregor Mendel's professions included mathematician[9].
- Gregor Mendel worked as a botanist[10].
- Gregor Mendel worked as a Catholic priest[19].
- Gregor Mendel's field of work was genetics[20].
- Gregor Mendel held the position of Q132812958[21].
- Gregor Mendel was employed by St Thomas's Abbey in Brno[22].
- Gregor Mendel was educated at Palacký University Olomouc[23].
- Gregor Mendel was educated at University of Vienna[24].
- A notable student of Gregor Mendel was Leoš Janáček[25].
- Gregor Mendel received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[26].
- Gregor Mendel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Hynčice[2], Gregor Mendel… he was born on July 20, 1822[3]. His father was Anton Mendel[14]. His mother was Rosine Schwirtlich[15]. He is identified as part of the Moravians ethnic group[18].
Education
Educated at Palacký University Olomouc[23], a public university[28], in Czech Republic[29], founded in 1573[30], headquartered in Olomouc[31] and University of Vienna[24], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], beekeeper[8], mathematician[9], botanist[10], and Catholic priest[19]. Gregor Mendel's field of work was genetics[20]. He was employed by St Thomas's Abbey in Brno[22]. He held the position of Q132812958[21]. A notable student of him was Leoš Janáček[25].
Recognition
Gregor Mendel received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[26].
Personal Life
Gregor Mendel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[27].
Death and Burial
Gregor Mendel died on January 6, 1884[5]. He passed away in Brno[4]. Recorded cause of death include kidney failure[36] and nephritis[37]. Recorded place of burial include Tomb of the Augustinian order at the Central Cemetery in Brno[12] and Brno Central Cemetery[13].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gregor Mendel include Mendelian inheritance[38]; Mendeley[39], a reference management software[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 2008[42], headquartered in London[43]; J.G. Mendel Czech Antarctic Station[44], an Antarctic research station[45], founded in 2006[46]; Gregor Mendel Institute[47], a research institute[48], in Austria[49], founded in 2000[50], headquartered in Vienna[51]; Mendel Medal[52], a science award[53]; Mendel[54], an impact crater[55]; Gregor Mendel Medal[56]; and Mendel Rostock[57].
Why It Matters
Gregor Mendel ranks in the top 0.59% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,196 views/month, #5,918 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 89 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]
Works attributed to him include Experiments on Plant Hybridization[60], a scientific work[61]. Entities named for him include Mendelian inheritance[38]; Mendeley[39], a reference management software[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 2008[42], headquartered in London[43]; J.G. Mendel Czech Antarctic Station[44], an Antarctic research station[45], founded in 2006[46]; Gregor Mendel Institute[47], a research institute[48], in Austria[49], founded in 2000[50], headquartered in Vienna[51]; Mendel Medal[52], a science award[53]; and Mendel[54], an impact crater[55].
FAQs
Where was Gregor Mendel born?
Gregor Mendel was born in Hynčice[2].
Where did Gregor Mendel die?
Gregor Mendel died in Brno[4].
Who were Gregor Mendel's parents?
Gregor Mendel's father was Anton Mendel[14]. Gregor Mendel's mother was Rosine Schwirtlich[15].
What did Gregor Mendel do for work?
Gregor Mendel worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], beekeeper[8], mathematician[9], and botanist[10].
Where did Gregor Mendel go to school?
Gregor Mendel was educated at Palacký University Olomouc[23] and University of Vienna[24].
What awards did Gregor Mendel receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[26].