Gustav Schwantes

German botanist (1881-1960)
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Gustav Schwantes
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Gustav Schwantes

Summary

Gustav Schwantes is a human[1]. Born in Bleckede[2], he… he was born on +1881-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on +1960-11-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Schwantes's place of birth was Bleckede[2].
  • Gustav Schwantes died in Hamburg[4].
  • Gustav Schwantes was born on +1881-09-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustav Schwantes died on +1960-11-17T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Gustav Schwantes's father was Gustav Schwantes[11].
  • Gustav Schwantes's mother was Dorothea Schwantes[12].
  • Gustav Schwantes was married to Astrid Elise Schwantes[13].
  • Gustav Schwantes held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Gustav Schwantes held citizenship in German Empire[15].
  • Gustav Schwantes held citizenship in Weimar Republic[16].
  • Gustav Schwantes held citizenship in Nazi Germany[17].
  • Gustav Schwantes held citizenship in West Germany[18].
  • Gustav Schwantes worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Gustav Schwantes worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Gustav Schwantes worked as a prehistorian[8].
  • Gustav Schwantes's professions included botanist[9].
  • Gustav Schwantes's field of work was botany[19].
  • Gustav Schwantes's field of work was archaeology[20].
  • Gustav Schwantes held the position of professor[21].
  • Among Gustav Schwantes's employers was Kiel University[22].
  • Gustav Schwantes's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[23].
  • Gustav Schwantes was a member of German Archaeological Institute[24].
  • Gustav Schwantes was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Gustav Schwantes was a member of Militant League for German Culture[26].
  • Gustav Schwantes's image is recorded as Gustav Schwantes.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Schwantes's place of birth was Bleckede[2]. He was born on +1881-09-18T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Dorothea Schwantes[12].

Education

Gustav Schwantes's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[23]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and botanist[9]. Fields of work include botany[19], an academic discipline[29] and archaeology[20], an academic discipline[30]. Among Gustav Schwantes's employers was Kiel University[22]. He held the position of professor[21].

Personal Life

Gustav Schwantes was married to Astrid Elise Schwantes[13]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[31].

Death and Burial

Gustav Schwantes died on +1960-11-17T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hamburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustav Schwantes include Schwantesia[32], a taxon[33].

Why It Matters

Gustav Schwantes ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He is credited with the discovery of Hamburg culture[36], an archaeological culture[37]. Entities named for him include Schwantesia[32], a taxon[33].

FAQs

Where was Gustav Schwantes born?

Gustav Schwantes's place of birth was Bleckede[2].

Where did Gustav Schwantes die?

Gustav Schwantes passed away in Hamburg[4].

Who were Gustav Schwantes's parents?

Gustav Schwantes's father was Gustav Schwantes[11]. Gustav Schwantes's mother was Dorothea Schwantes[12].

Who was Gustav Schwantes married to?

Gustav Schwantes's spouses include Astrid Elise Schwantes[13].

What did Gustav Schwantes do for work?

Gustav Schwantes worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Gustav Schwantes go to school?

Gustav Schwantes was educated at University of Hamburg[23].

What did Gustav Schwantes discover?

Gustav Schwantes is credited as discoverer of Hamburg culture[36].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [27] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [31] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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