Johann Christian Mikan
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Summary
Johann Christian Mikan was born on December 5, 1769[1], in Teplice[2]. He died on December 28, 1844[3], in Prague[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], entomologist[6], zoologist[7], naturalist[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 24, 1844[11], December 28, 1814[12]
- Father: Joseph Gottfried Mikan[13]
- Country of citizenship: Austrian Empire[14]
- Native language: German[15]
- Occupation: scientific collector[16], physician[17]
- Employer: Charles University[18]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Johann Christian Mikan[21]
- Family name: Mikan[22]
- Given name: Johann[23]
- Described by source: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[24], Biographisch-literarisches Handwörterbuch zur Geschichte der exacten Wissenschaften[25], Oesterreichische National-Encyklopädie[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Collection items at: Natural History Museum, Vienna[28], Charles University[29], Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew[30], Muséum national d'histoire naturelle[31], Herbarium, Meise Botanic Garden[32], William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[33], Herbarium, Missouri Botanical Garden[34], Harvard University Herbaria[35], Natural History Museum[36]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Christian Mikan include Mikania[37], a taxon[38].
Why It Matters
Johann Christian Mikan has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
Entities named for him include Mikania[37], a taxon[38].
FAQs
Where was Johann Christian Mikan born?
Johann Christian Mikan's place of birth was Teplice[2].
Where did Johann Christian Mikan die?
Johann Christian Mikan passed away in Prague[4].
Who were Johann Christian Mikan's parents?
Johann Christian Mikan's father was Joseph Gottfried Mikan[13].
What did Johann Christian Mikan do for work?
Johann Christian Mikan worked as a botanist[5], entomologist[6], zoologist[7], naturalist[8], and botanical collector[9].