Jakob von Uexküll
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Summary
Jakob von Uexküll was born on September 8, 1864[1], in Koonga Rural Municipality[2]. He died on July 25, 1944[3], in Capri[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], philosopher[6], zoologist[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,890 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cimitero acattolico di Capri[11]
- Father: Alexander von Uexküll[12]
- Mother: Sophie von Hahn[13]
- Spouse: Gudrun von Uexküll[14]
- Child: Thure von Uexküll[15], Gösta von Uexküll[16]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[17], Russian Empire[18]
- Occupation: physician[19]
- Field of work: biology[20], physiology[21], philosophy[22]
- Position held: professor[23]
- Employer: University of Hamburg[24]
- Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[25]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[26]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27]
- Influenced by: Karl Ernst von Baer[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Family: Uexküll[30]
- Commons category: Jakob Johann von Uexküll[31]
- Family name: Uexküll[32]
- Given name: Jakob[33]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[34], Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs[35], Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[36]
- Nominated for: Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
- Name in native language: Jakob Johann von Uexküll[39]
Why It Matters
Jakob von Uexküll has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
He has been cited as an influence by Gilles Deleuze[42], a philosopher[43], 1925–1995[44], of France[45], specialised in philosophy[46].
FAQs
Where was Jakob von Uexküll born?
Jakob von Uexküll's place of birth was Koonga Rural Municipality[2].
Where did Jakob von Uexküll die?
Jakob von Uexküll died in Capri[4].
Who were Jakob von Uexküll's parents?
Jakob von Uexküll's father was Alexander von Uexküll[12]. Jakob von Uexküll's mother was Sophie von Hahn[13].
Who was Jakob von Uexküll married to?
Jakob von Uexküll's spouses include Gudrun von Uexküll[14].
What did Jakob von Uexküll do for work?
Jakob von Uexküll worked as a biologist[5], philosopher[6], zoologist[7], university teacher[8], and physiologist[9].
Where did Jakob von Uexküll go to school?
Jakob von Uexküll was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[25].
What awards did Jakob von Uexküll receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Utrecht[26].
Who did Jakob von Uexküll influence?
Jakob von Uexküll has been cited as an influence by Gilles Deleuze[42].