Jan Swammerdam

Dutch entomologist and beekeeper
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Jan Swammerdam
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Jan Swammerdam

Summary

Jan Swammerdam is a human[1]. Born in Amsterdam[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1637[3]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. He died on February 17, 1680[5]. He worked as a beekeeper[6], entomologist[7], physician[8], anatomist[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Jan Swammerdam was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Jan Swammerdam died in Amsterdam[4].
  • Jan Swammerdam was born on February 12, 1637[3].
  • Jan Swammerdam died on February 17, 1680[5].
  • Jan Swammerdam held citizenship in Dutch Republic[12].
  • Jan Swammerdam's professions included beekeeper[6].
  • Jan Swammerdam's professions included entomologist[7].
  • Jan Swammerdam worked as a physician[8].
  • Jan Swammerdam worked as an anatomist[9].
  • Jan Swammerdam's professions included naturalist[10].
  • Jan Swammerdam's professions included biologist[13].
  • Jan Swammerdam's field of work was entomology[14].
  • Jan Swammerdam was educated at Leiden University[15].
  • Jan Swammerdam's doctoral advisor was Franciscus Sylvius[16].
  • Jan Swammerdam was influenced by Antoinette Bourignon[17].
  • Jan Swammerdam is recorded as male[18].
  • Jan Swammerdam's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Jan Swammerdam's Commons category is recorded as Jan Swammerdam[20].
  • Jan Swammerdam's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[21].
  • The cause of death was malaria[22].
  • Jan Swammerdam's residence is recorded as Holland[23].
  • Jan Swammerdam's family name is recorded as Swammerdam[24].
  • Jan Swammerdam's given name is recorded as Jan[25].
  • Jan Swammerdam's work location is recorded as Amsterdam[26].
  • Jan Swammerdam studied under Johannes van Horne[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Amsterdam[2], Jan Swammerdam… he was born on February 12, 1637[3].

Education

Jan Swammerdam's education included a stint at Leiden University[15]. His doctoral advisor was Franciscus Sylvius[16]. He studied under Johannes van Horne[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include beekeeper[6], entomologist[7], physician[8], anatomist[9], naturalist[10], and biologist[13]. Jan Swammerdam's field of work was entomology[14].

Death and Burial

Jan Swammerdam died on February 17, 1680[5]. He passed away in Amsterdam[4]. The cause of death was malaria[22].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Jan Swammerdam include Swammerdam Medal[28], a science award[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1880[31].

Why It Matters

Jan Swammerdam ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (181 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

He is credited with the discovery of red blood cell[34], a cell type[35]. Entities named for him include Swammerdam Medal[28], a science award[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1880[31].

FAQs

Where was Jan Swammerdam born?

Jan Swammerdam was born in Amsterdam[2].

Where did Jan Swammerdam die?

Jan Swammerdam passed away in Amsterdam[4].

What did Jan Swammerdam do for work?

Jan Swammerdam worked as beekeeper[6], entomologist[7], physician[8], anatomist[9], and naturalist[10].

Where did Jan Swammerdam go to school?

Jan Swammerdam was educated at Leiden University[15].

What did Jan Swammerdam discover?

Jan Swammerdam is credited as discoverer of red blood cell[34].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Diccionario Enciclopédico Salvat Universal. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Diccionario Enciclopédico Salvat Universal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . RKDartists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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