Gustav Hermann Nachtigal
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Gustav Hermann Nachtigal was born on February 23, 1834, in Eichstedt [1][2][3][4][5]. A citizen of the Kingdom of Prussia , he pursued education at the University of Greifswald, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, and the University of Würzburg . Nachtigal worked as an explorer, writer, botanical collector, and botanist [6][7][8].
He received notable awards, including the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations and the Founder’s Medal [9]. His affiliations included the German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina, Corps Pomerania Greifswald, and Corps Nassovia Würzburg . Nachtigal died on April 20, 1885, in Cape Palmas due to drowning [3][5].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Douala[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12]
- Occupation: diplomat[13], physician[14]
- Field of work: botany[15]
- Position held: Reichskommissar[16]
- Educated at: University of Greifswald[17], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], University of Würzburg[19]
- Award received: Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20], Founder’s Medal[21]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22], Corps Pomerania Greifswald[23], Corps Nassovia Würzburg[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Gustav Nachtigal[26]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[27], Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography[28], Gotha Research Library[29], Geographische Zentralbibliothek[30]
- Cause of death: drowning[31]
- Family name: Nachtigal[32]
- Given name: Gustav[33]
- Topic's main category: Category:Gustav Nachtigal[34]
- Commons gallery: Gustav Nachtigal[35]
- Work location: Kamerun[36], German South-West Africa[37], Togoland[38]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[39], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[40], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[41], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[42], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[43], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[44], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[45], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[46], Africa: An Encyclopedic Reference[47]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[48]
- Affiliation: Gouvernement von Kamerun[49], Gouvernement von Deutsch-Südwestafrika[50]
- Commons Creator page: Gustav Nachtigal[51]
- Name in native language: Gustav Nachtigal[52]
- Different from: Gustav Nachtigal[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Gustav Hermann Nachtigal include Mimi of Nachtigal[54], a language[55], in Chad[56]; médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[57], an award[58]; and Nachtigal Glacier[59], a glacier[60], in United Kingdom[61].
Why It Matters
Gustav Hermann Nachtigal has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]
He is credited with the discovery of Trou au Natron[64], a mountain[65], in Chad[66]. Entities named for him include Mimi of Nachtigal[54], a language[55], in Chad[56]; médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[57], an award[58]; and Nachtigal Glacier[59], a glacier[60], in United Kingdom[61].
FAQs
Where was Gustav Hermann Nachtigal born?
Gustav Hermann Nachtigal was born in Eichstedt[2].
Where did Gustav Hermann Nachtigal die?
Gustav Hermann Nachtigal passed away in Cape Palmas[4].
What did Gustav Hermann Nachtigal do for work?
Gustav Hermann Nachtigal worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], botanical collector[7], botanist[8], and Africanist[9].
Where did Gustav Hermann Nachtigal go to school?
Gustav Hermann Nachtigal was educated at University of Greifswald[17], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], and University of Würzburg[19].
What awards did Gustav Hermann Nachtigal receive?
Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[20] and Founder’s Medal[21].
What did Gustav Hermann Nachtigal discover?
Gustav Hermann Nachtigal is credited as discoverer of Trou au Natron[64].