Hermann Schlegel

German ornithologist and herpetologist (1804-1884)
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Hermann Schlegel

Summary

Hermann Schlegel is a human[1]. He was born in Altenburg[2]. He was born on June 10, 1804[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on January 17, 1884[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], ornithologist[7], biologist[8], herpetologist[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Schlegel's place of birth was Altenburg[2].
  • Hermann Schlegel passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Hermann Schlegel was born on June 10, 1804[3].
  • Hermann Schlegel died on January 17, 1884[5].
  • A child of Hermann Schlegel was Gustaaf Schlegel[12].
  • Hermann Schlegel held citizenship in Saxe-Altenburg[13].
  • Hermann Schlegel worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Hermann Schlegel worked as an ornithologist[7].
  • Hermann Schlegel's professions included biologist[8].
  • Hermann Schlegel's professions included herpetologist[9].
  • Hermann Schlegel worked as a naturalist[10].
  • Hermann Schlegel worked as an author[14].
  • Hermann Schlegel's field of work was ornithology[15].
  • Hermann Schlegel held the position of museum director[16].
  • Hermann Schlegel was employed by Leiden University[17].
  • Hermann Schlegel was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[18].
  • Hermann Schlegel was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Hermann Schlegel was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Hermann Schlegel was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Hermann Schlegel was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[22].
  • Hermann Schlegel is recorded as male[23].
  • Hermann Schlegel's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hermann Schlegel's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Schlegel[25].
  • Hermann Schlegel's archives at is recorded as Naturalis Biodiversity Center[26].
  • Hermann Schlegel's family name is recorded as Schlegel[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Schlegel's place of birth was Altenburg[2]. He was born on June 10, 1804[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], ornithologist[7], biologist[8], herpetologist[9], naturalist[10], and author[14]. Hermann Schlegel's field of work was ornithology[15]. He was employed by Leiden University[17]. He held the position of museum director[16].

Personal Life

A child of Hermann Schlegel was Gustaaf Schlegel[12].

Death and Burial

Hermann Schlegel died on January 17, 1884[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Schlegel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

Works attributed to him include Verhandelingen over de natuurlijke geschiedenis der Nederlandsche overzeesche bezittingen[30], a scientific journal[31], founded in 1839[32], written by Pieter Willem Korthals[33].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Schlegel born?

Hermann Schlegel's place of birth was Altenburg[2].

Where did Hermann Schlegel die?

Hermann Schlegel passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Hermann Schlegel do for work?

Hermann Schlegel worked as zoologist[6], ornithologist[7], biologist[8], herpetologist[9], and naturalist[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Prabook. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [25] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . archives.naturalis.nl. Retrieved . archives.naturalis.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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