Gustaf Retzius
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Summary
Gustaf Retzius is a human[1]. His place of birth was Kungsholm parish[2]. He was born on October 17, 1842[3]. He passed away in Adolf Fredriks parish[4]. He died on July 21, 1919[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], botanist[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Kungsholm parish[2].
- Gustaf Retzius passed away in Adolf Fredriks parish[4].
- Gustaf Retzius was born on October 17, 1842[3].
- Gustaf Retzius was born on January 1, 1842[12].
- Gustaf Retzius died on July 21, 1919[5].
- Gustaf Retzius died on January 1, 1919[13].
- Gustaf Retzius is buried at Solna cemetery[14].
- Gustaf Retzius's father was Anders Retzius[15].
- Gustaf Retzius was married to Anna Hierta-Retzius[16].
- Gustaf Retzius held citizenship in Sweden[17].
- Gustaf Retzius's professions included anthropologist[6].
- Gustaf Retzius's professions included university teacher[7].
- Gustaf Retzius worked as a journalist[8].
- Gustaf Retzius worked as a botanist[9].
- Gustaf Retzius's professions included scientific collector[10].
- Gustaf Retzius's professions included physician[18].
- Gustaf Retzius held the position of seat 12 of the Swedish Academy[19].
- Among Gustaf Retzius's employers was Karolinska Institutet[20].
- Gustaf Retzius was employed by Lund University[21].
- Gustaf Retzius was educated at Uppsala University[22].
- Gustaf Retzius's education included a stint at Lund University[23].
- Gustaf Retzius's education included a stint at Karolinska Institutet[24].
- Gustaf Retzius received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
- Gustaf Retzius received the Cothenius Medal[26].
- Gustaf Retzius received the Croonian Medal and Lecture[27].
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Origins and Family
Gustaf Retzius's place of birth was Kungsholm parish[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 17, 1842[3] and January 1, 1842[12]. His father was Anders Retzius[15].
Education
Educated at Uppsala University[22], a university[28], in Sweden[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Uppsala[31]; Lund University[23], a public university[32], in Sweden[33], founded in 1666[34], headquartered in Lund[35]; and Karolinska Institutet[24], a university[36], in Sweden[37], founded in 1810[38], headquartered in Stockholm[39].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], botanist[9], scientific collector[10], and physician[18]. Employers include Karolinska Institutet[20], a university[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1810[42], headquartered in Stockholm[43] and Lund University[21], a public university[44], in Sweden[45], founded in 1666[46], headquartered in Lund[47]. Gustaf Retzius held the position of seat 12 of the Swedish Academy[19].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[48], in Prussia[49], founded in 1842[50]; Cothenius Medal[26], a science award[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1792[53]; Croonian Medal and Lecture[27], a lecture series[54], in United Kingdom[55], founded in 1738[56]; Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[57], a fellowship award[58], in United Kingdom[59]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[60], a fellowship award[61]; and Foreign Member of the Royal Society[62], a fellowship award[63], in United Kingdom[64].
Personal Life
Gustaf Retzius was married to Anna Hierta-Retzius[16].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 21, 1919[5] and January 1, 1919[13]. Gustaf Retzius passed away in Adolf Fredriks parish[4]. Burial took place at Solna cemetery[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Gustaf Retzius include Cajal–Retzius cell[65], a cell type[66].
Why It Matters
Gustaf Retzius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (82 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
Entities named for him include Cajal–Retzius cell[65], a cell type[66].
FAQs
Where was Gustaf Retzius born?
Gustaf Retzius was born in Kungsholm parish[2].
Where did Gustaf Retzius die?
Gustaf Retzius passed away in Adolf Fredriks parish[4].
Who were Gustaf Retzius's parents?
Gustaf Retzius's father was Anders Retzius[15].
Who was Gustaf Retzius married to?
Gustaf Retzius's spouses include Anna Hierta-Retzius[16].
What did Gustaf Retzius do for work?
Gustaf Retzius worked as anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], botanist[9], and scientific collector[10].
Where did Gustaf Retzius go to school?
Gustaf Retzius was educated at Uppsala University[22], Lund University[23], and Karolinska Institutet[24].
What awards did Gustaf Retzius receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], Cothenius Medal[26], Croonian Medal and Lecture[27], and Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh[57].