Hermann Burmeister

German Argentine zoologist, entomologist, herpetologist, and botanist (1807-1892)
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Hermann Burmeister

Summary

Hermann Burmeister is a human[1]. He was born in Stralsund[2]. He was born on January 15, 1807[3]. He died in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on May 2, 1892[5]. He worked as a curator[6], ornithologist[7], geographer[8], geologist[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stralsund[2], Hermann Burmeister…
  • Hermann Burmeister died in Buenos Aires[4].
  • Hermann Burmeister was born on January 15, 1807[3].
  • Hermann Burmeister was born on January 1, 1807[12].
  • Hermann Burmeister died on May 2, 1892[5].
  • Hermann Burmeister held citizenship in Argentina[13].
  • Hermann Burmeister held citizenship in Swedish Pomerania[14].
  • Hermann Burmeister held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Hermann Burmeister's professions included curator[6].
  • Hermann Burmeister worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Hermann Burmeister worked as a geographer[8].
  • Hermann Burmeister worked as a geologist[9].
  • Hermann Burmeister's professions included botanist[10].
  • Hermann Burmeister worked as a marine biologist[16].
  • Hermann Burmeister's field of work was botany[17].
  • Hermann Burmeister held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[18].
  • Hermann Burmeister held the position of museum director[19].
  • Among Hermann Burmeister's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20].
  • Among Hermann Burmeister's employers was National University of Córdoba[21].
  • Among Hermann Burmeister's employers was Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum[22].
  • Hermann Burmeister was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].
  • Hermann Burmeister's education included a stint at University of Greifswald[24].
  • Hermann Burmeister received the Imperial Order of the Rose[25].
  • Hermann Burmeister received the Order of the Crown[26].
  • Hermann Burmeister was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Burmeister was born in Stralsund[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 15, 1807[3] and January 1, 1807[12].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1502[30], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[31] and University of Greifswald[24], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1456[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[6], ornithologist[7], geographer[8], geologist[9], botanist[10], and marine biologist[16]. Hermann Burmeister's field of work was botany[17]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1502[37], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[38]; National University of Córdoba[21], a public university[39], in Argentina[40], founded in 1613[41]; and Bernardino Rivadavia Natural Sciences Museum[22], a museum[42], in Argentina[43]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[18], a position[44], in Prussia[45] and museum director[19], a profession[46].

Recognition

Awards received include Imperial Order of the Rose[25], an order of chivalry[47], in Empire of Brazil[48], founded in 1829[49] and Order of the Crown[26], an order[50], in Kingdom of Prussia[51], founded in 1861[52].

Death and Burial

Hermann Burmeister died on May 2, 1892[5]. He died in Buenos Aires[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Hermann Burmeister include Burmeister's porpoise[53], a taxon[54].

Why It Matters

Hermann Burmeister ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (90 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 65 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

Entities named for him include Burmeister's porpoise[53], a taxon[54].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Burmeister born?

Hermann Burmeister's place of birth was Stralsund[2].

Where did Hermann Burmeister die?

Hermann Burmeister died in Buenos Aires[4].

What did Hermann Burmeister do for work?

Hermann Burmeister worked as curator[6], ornithologist[7], geographer[8], geologist[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Hermann Burmeister go to school?

Hermann Burmeister was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23] and University of Greifswald[24].

What awards did Hermann Burmeister receive?

Honors received include Imperial Order of the Rose[25] and Order of the Crown[26].

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  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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