Gustav Lindau

German botanist (1866–1923)
Person human Q66039
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Gustav Lindau

Summary

Gustav Lindau is a human[1]. Born in Dessau[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1866[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on October 10, 1923[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], mycologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Lindau was born in Dessau[2].
  • Gustav Lindau passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Gustav Lindau was born on May 2, 1866[3].
  • Gustav Lindau died on October 10, 1923[5].
  • Gustav Lindau held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Gustav Lindau worked as a botanist[6].
  • Gustav Lindau's professions included mycologist[7].
  • Gustav Lindau's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Gustav Lindau's professions included scientific collector[9].
  • Gustav Lindau held the position of professor[12].
  • Gustav Lindau was employed by Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[13].
  • Gustav Lindau was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Gustav Lindau's doctoral advisor was Simon Schwendener[15].
  • Gustav Lindau is recorded as male[16].
  • Gustav Lindau's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gustav Lindau's Commons category is recorded as Gustav Lindau[18].
  • Gustav Lindau's family name is recorded as Lindau[19].
  • Gustav Lindau's given name is recorded as Gustav[20].
  • Gustav Lindau's work location is recorded as Berlin[21].
  • Gustav Lindau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Gustav Lindau's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gustav Lindau[23].
  • Gustav Lindau's interested in is recorded as botany[24].
  • Gustav Lindau's writing language is recorded as German[25].
  • Gustav Lindau's collection items at is recorded as Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[26].
  • Gustav Lindau's collection items at is recorded as William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gustav Lindau's place of birth was Dessau[2]. He was born on May 2, 1866[3].

Education

Gustav Lindau's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14]. His doctoral advisor was Simon Schwendener[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], mycologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9]. Gustav Lindau was employed by Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[13]. He held the position of professor[12].

Death and Burial

Gustav Lindau died on October 10, 1923[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav Lindau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Lindau born?

Gustav Lindau's place of birth was Dessau[2].

Where did Gustav Lindau die?

Gustav Lindau passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Gustav Lindau do for work?

Gustav Lindau worked as botanist[6], mycologist[7], botanical collector[8], and scientific collector[9].

Where did Gustav Lindau go to school?

Gustav Lindau was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral advisor Simon Schwendener
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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