Johann Friedrich Gmelin

German naturalist (1748–1804)
Person human Q57230
Johann Friedrich Gmelin
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Summary

Johann Friedrich Gmelin is a human[1]. Born in Tübingen[2], he… he was born on August 8, 1748[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on November 1, 1804[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], chemist[9], and zoologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's place of birth was Tübingen[2].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin died in Göttingen[4].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin was born on August 8, 1748[3].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin died on November 1, 1804[5].
  • Burial took place at Albanifriedhof[12].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's father was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin[13].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin was married to Q141495032[14].
  • A child of Johann Friedrich Gmelin was Leopold Gmelin[15].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's professions included botanist[6].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's professions included pteridologist[7].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's professions included bryologist[8].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's professions included chemist[9].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's professions included zoologist[10].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin worked as an ornithologist[17].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was botany[18].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was zoology[19].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was chemistry[20].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was medicine[21].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was natural science[22].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin held the position of professor[23].
  • Among Johann Friedrich Gmelin's employers was University of Tübingen[24].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin was employed by University of Göttingen[25].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[26].
  • Johann Friedrich Gmelin's doctoral advisor was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Johann Friedrich Gmelin was born in Tübingen[2]. He was born on August 8, 1748[3]. His father was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin[13].

Education

Johann Friedrich Gmelin was educated at University of Tübingen[26]. Doctoral advisors include Philipp Friedrich Gmelin[27], a chemist[28], 1721–1768[29], of Germany[30], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[31], specialised in botany[32] and Ferdinand Christoph Oetinger[33], a physician[34], 1719–1772[35], of Germany[36]. Studied under Johann Georg Gmelin[37], Philipp Friedrich Gmelin[38], and Ferdinand Christoph Oetinger[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], chemist[9], zoologist[10], and ornithologist[17]. Fields of work include botany[18], an academic discipline[40]; zoology[19], a branch of biology[41]; chemistry[20], a branch of science[42]; medicine[21], a field of study[43]; and natural science[22], a branch of science[44]. Employers include University of Tübingen[24], a comprehensive university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1477[47], headquartered in Tübingen[48] and University of Göttingen[25], a campus university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1734[51], headquartered in Göttingen[52]. Johann Friedrich Gmelin held the position of professor[23]. Notable students include Wilhelm August Lampadius[53], a chemist[54], 1772–1842[55], of Germany[56]; Vasily Severgin[57], a geologist[58], 1765–1826[59], of Russian Empire[60], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[61], specialised in chemistry[62]; Friedrich Stromeyer[63]; Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt[64]; and Carl Friedrich Kielmeyer[65]. Doctoral students include Friedrich Stromeyer[66], a chemist[67], 1776–1835[68], of Kingdom of Hanover[69], awarded the Foreign Member of the Royal Society[70], specialised in chemistry[71]; Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt[72], a chemist[73], 1764–1816[74], of Kingdom of Hanover[75]; and Vasily Severgin[76], a geologist[77], 1765–1826[78], of Russian Empire[79], awarded the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[80], specialised in chemistry[81].

Personal Life

Johann Friedrich Gmelin was married to Q141495032[14]. A child of him was Leopold Gmelin[15].

Death and Burial

Johann Friedrich Gmelin died on November 1, 1804[5]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He is buried at Albanifriedhof[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Friedrich Gmelin include Artemisia gmelinii[82], Alburnoides gmelini[83], and Dipsacus gmelinii[84].

Why It Matters

Johann Friedrich Gmelin ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

Entities named for him include Artemisia gmelinii[82], Alburnoides gmelini[83], and Dipsacus gmelinii[84].

His notable doctoral advisees include Friedrich Stromeyer[87], Georg Friedrich Hildebrandt[88], and Vasily Severgin[89].

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich Gmelin born?

Johann Friedrich Gmelin's place of birth was Tübingen[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich Gmelin die?

Johann Friedrich Gmelin died in Göttingen[4].

Who were Johann Friedrich Gmelin's parents?

Johann Friedrich Gmelin's father was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin[13].

Who was Johann Friedrich Gmelin married to?

Johann Friedrich Gmelin's spouses include Q141495032[14].

What did Johann Friedrich Gmelin do for work?

Johann Friedrich Gmelin worked as botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], chemist[9], and zoologist[10].

Where did Johann Friedrich Gmelin go to school?

Johann Friedrich Gmelin was educated at University of Tübingen[26].

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 51
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'ast', 'az', 'azb', 'be', 'bg', 'bn', 'br', 'ca', 'commons', 'cs',
    P14927 → 116684674
    Sibling → Christian Gottlieb Gmelin, Christiane Veronika Gmelin
    + 1 other property edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57570|batch #57570]]: Import LEO-BW ID"
  2. 27d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Spouse → Q141495032
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  3. 29d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → Wilhelm August Lampadius, Vasily Severgin, Friedrich Stromeyer +2
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  4. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 18w ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → botanist, pteridologist, bryologist +10
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  8. 21w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 → 1896
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  9. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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