Gustav Adolf von Götzen
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Summary
Gustav Adolf von Götzen was born on May 12, 1866[1], in Ścinawka Górna[2]. He died on December 2, 1910[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], jurist[7], Africanist[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (442 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 1, 1910[11]
- Country of citizenship: German Empire[12]
- Occupation: count[13]
- Educated at: University of Paris[14], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15], Kiel University[16]
- Award received: Carl-Ritter-Medal[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Noble title: count[19]
- Commons category: Gustav Adolf von Götzen[20]
- Family name: von Götzen[21]
- Given name: Gustav[22], Adolf[23]
- Work location: German East Africa[24]
- Described by source: New International Encyclopedia[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Affiliation: government of German East Africa[27], Schutztruppe of German East Africa[28]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gustav Adolf von Götzen include götzenite[29], a mineral species[30].
Why It Matters
Gustav Adolf von Götzen has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
He is credited with the discovery of Lowa (Kivu/Maniema)[33], a river[34], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[35]. Entities named for him include götzenite[29], a mineral species[30].
FAQs
Where was Gustav Adolf von Götzen born?
Gustav Adolf von Götzen was born in Ścinawka Górna[2].
Where did Gustav Adolf von Götzen die?
Gustav Adolf von Götzen died in Berlin[4].
What did Gustav Adolf von Götzen do for work?
Gustav Adolf von Götzen worked as an explorer[5], diplomat[6], jurist[7], Africanist[8], and military officer[9].
Where did Gustav Adolf von Götzen go to school?
Gustav Adolf von Götzen was educated at University of Paris[14], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15], and Kiel University[16].
What awards did Gustav Adolf von Götzen receive?
Honors received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[17].
What did Gustav Adolf von Götzen discover?
Gustav Adolf von Götzen is credited as discoverer of Lowa (Kivu/Maniema)[33].