Jan Frederik Gronovius

Dutch physician, botanist and magistrate and university teacher from Leiden (1686-1762), owner/creator of the album amicorum of Johannes Fredericus Gronovius
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Jan Frederik Gronovius

Summary

Jan Frederik Gronovius is a human[1]. He was born in Leiden[2]. He was born on August 10, 1686[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on July 10, 1762[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Jan Frederik Gronovius was born in Leiden[2].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius died in Leiden[4].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius was born on August 10, 1686[3].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius was born on January 1, 1690[10].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius died on July 10, 1762[5].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius died on January 1, 1760[11].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's father was Jakob Gronovius[12].
  • A child of Jan Frederik Gronovius was Laurens Theodorus Gronovius[13].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius held citizenship in Dutch Republic[14].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius worked as a botanist[6].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's field of work was botany[15].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius was employed by Leiden University[16].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's education included a stint at Leiden University[17].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's doctoral advisor was Herman Boerhaave[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Jan Frederik Gronovius is Album amicorum of Johannes Fredericus Gronovius (1690-1760), physician, botanist and magistrate from Leiden[19].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius is recorded as male[20].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's family name is recorded as Gronovius[22].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's given name is recorded as Jan[23].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[25].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Jan Frederik Gronovius'}[26].
  • Jan Frederik Gronovius's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'nl', 'text': 'Johannes Fredericus Gronovius'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Jan Frederik Gronovius's place of birth was Leiden[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 10, 1686[3] and January 1, 1690[10]. His father was Jakob Gronovius[12].

Education

Jan Frederik Gronovius's education included a stint at Leiden University[17]. His doctoral advisor was Herman Boerhaave[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. Jan Frederik Gronovius's field of work was botany[15]. Among his employers was Leiden University[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Jan Frederik Gronovius is Album amicorum of Johannes Fredericus Gronovius (1690-1760), physician, botanist and magistrate from Leiden[19].

Personal Life

A child of Jan Frederik Gronovius was Laurens Theodorus Gronovius[13].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 10, 1762[5] and January 1, 1760[11]. Jan Frederik Gronovius died in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Jan Frederik Gronovius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Jan Frederik Gronovius born?

Jan Frederik Gronovius's place of birth was Leiden[2].

Where did Jan Frederik Gronovius die?

Jan Frederik Gronovius passed away in Leiden[4].

Who were Jan Frederik Gronovius's parents?

Jan Frederik Gronovius's father was Jakob Gronovius[12].

What did Jan Frederik Gronovius do for work?

Jan Frederik Gronovius worked as botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8].

Where did Jan Frederik Gronovius go to school?

Jan Frederik Gronovius was educated at Leiden University[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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