Johann Friedrich Weisse

Baltic German botanist (1792-1869)
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Summary

Johann Friedrich Weisse was born on February 22, 1792[1], in Tallinn[2]. He died on August 5, 1869[3], in Tallinn[4]. He worked as a pediatrician[5], botanist[6], physician[7], and naturalist[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Tallinn[10]
  • Father: Johann Gottfried Weisse[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
  • Field of work: medicine[13], pediatrics[14], natural science[15]
  • Position held: Geheimrat[16]
  • Employer: Children's hospital No 5, Saint Petersburg[17]
  • Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[18]
  • Award received: Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[19], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22]
  • Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Feodor Weise[25]
  • Given name: Johann[26]
  • Work location: Saint Petersburg[27]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
  • Civil rank: Privy Councillor[31]

FAQs

Where was Johann Friedrich Weisse born?

Johann Friedrich Weisse's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Where did Johann Friedrich Weisse die?

Johann Friedrich Weisse passed away in Tallinn[4].

Who were Johann Friedrich Weisse's parents?

Johann Friedrich Weisse's father was Johann Gottfried Weisse[11].

What did Johann Friedrich Weisse do for work?

Johann Friedrich Weisse worked as a pediatrician[5], botanist[6], physician[7], and naturalist[8].

Where did Johann Friedrich Weisse go to school?

Johann Friedrich Weisse was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[18].

What awards did Johann Friedrich Weisse receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Stanislaus, 3rd class[19], Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[20], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[21], and Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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