Johann Hedwig
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Johann Hedwig
Summary
Johann Hedwig is a human[1]. He was born in Brașov[2]. He was born on December 8, 1730[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on February 18, 1799[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and biologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Johann Hedwig was born in Brașov[2].
- Johann Hedwig died in Leipzig[4].
- Johann Hedwig was born on December 8, 1730[3].
- Johann Hedwig died on February 18, 1799[5].
- Johann Hedwig held citizenship in Germany[12].
- Johann Hedwig worked as a botanist[6].
- Johann Hedwig worked as a bryologist[7].
- Johann Hedwig worked as a university teacher[8].
- Johann Hedwig's professions included physician[9].
- Johann Hedwig worked as a biologist[10].
- Johann Hedwig's field of work was botany[13].
- Johann Hedwig's field of work was bryology[14].
- Johann Hedwig's field of work was medicine[15].
- Johann Hedwig held the position of professor[16].
- Among Johann Hedwig's employers was Leipzig University[17].
- Johann Hedwig was educated at Leipzig University[18].
- Johann Hedwig received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
- Johann Hedwig was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
- Johann Hedwig was a member of Royal Society[21].
- Johann Hedwig was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[22].
- Johann Hedwig is recorded as male[23].
- Johann Hedwig's instance of is recorded as human[24].
- Johann Hedwig's Commons category is recorded as Johann Hedwig[25].
- Johann Hedwig's family name is recorded as Hedwig[26].
- Johann Hedwig's given name is recorded as Johann[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Johann Hedwig's place of birth was Brașov[2]. He was born on December 8, 1730[3].
Education
Johann Hedwig was educated at Leipzig University[18].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include botanist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and biologist[10]. Fields of work include botany[13], an academic discipline[28]; bryology[14], a branch of botany[29]; and medicine[15], a field of study[30]. Among Johann Hedwig's employers was Leipzig University[17]. He held the position of professor[16].
Recognition
Johann Hedwig received the Fellow of the Royal Society[19].
Death and Burial
Johann Hedwig died on February 18, 1799[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Hedwig include Hedwigia[31], a taxon[32]; Hedwigiales[33], a taxon[34]; and Hedwigiaceae[35], a taxon[36].
Why It Matters
Johann Hedwig ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,243 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Entities named for him include Hedwigia[31], a taxon[32]; Hedwigiales[33], a taxon[34]; and Hedwigiaceae[35], a taxon[36].
FAQs
Where was Johann Hedwig born?
Johann Hedwig was born in Brașov[2].
Where did Johann Hedwig die?
Johann Hedwig passed away in Leipzig[4].
What did Johann Hedwig do for work?
Johann Hedwig worked as botanist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and biologist[10].
Where did Johann Hedwig go to school?
Johann Hedwig was educated at Leipzig University[18].
What awards did Johann Hedwig receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[19].