Heinrich Barth

German explorer (1821-1865)
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Heinrich Barth
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Heinrich Barth

Summary

Heinrich Barth is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1821[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on November 25, 1865[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], historian[8], geographer[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Barth was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Heinrich Barth passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Heinrich Barth was born on February 16, 1821[3].
  • Heinrich Barth died on November 25, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[12].
  • Heinrich Barth held citizenship in Hamburg[13].
  • Heinrich Barth held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Heinrich Barth worked as an explorer[6].
  • Heinrich Barth worked as a writer[7].
  • Heinrich Barth's professions included historian[8].
  • Heinrich Barth's professions included geographer[9].
  • Heinrich Barth worked as a philologist[10].
  • Heinrich Barth worked as a university teacher[15].
  • Heinrich Barth's field of work was geography[16].
  • Among Heinrich Barth's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Heinrich Barth was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Heinrich Barth was educated at Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[19].
  • Heinrich Barth received the Patron’s Medal[20].
  • Heinrich Barth received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[21].
  • Heinrich Barth was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22].
  • Heinrich Barth is recorded as male[23].
  • Heinrich Barth's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Heinrich Barth's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Barth[25].
  • Heinrich Barth's archives at is recorded as Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky[26].
  • The cause of death was gastric perforation[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Barth's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on February 16, 1821[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[19], a high school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1529[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], historian[8], geographer[9], philologist[10], and university teacher[15]. Heinrich Barth's field of work was geography[16]. He was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Patron’s Medal[20], a science award[35], in United Kingdom[36], founded in 1839[37] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[21], a science award[38], in France[39], founded in 1829[40].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Barth died on November 25, 1865[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was gastric perforation[27]. Burial took place at Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[12].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Barth ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,239 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Barth born?

Heinrich Barth's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Heinrich Barth die?

Heinrich Barth passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Heinrich Barth do for work?

Heinrich Barth worked as explorer[6], writer[7], historian[8], geographer[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Heinrich Barth go to school?

Heinrich Barth was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18] and Gelehrtenschule des Johanneums[19].

What awards did Heinrich Barth receive?

Honors received include Patron’s Medal[20] and Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Gold Medal Recipients. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . brockhaus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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