Johann Horkel

German botanist (1769-1846)
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Johann Horkel

Summary

Johann Horkel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Burg auf Fehmarn[2]. He was born on January 1, 1769[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on January 1, 1846[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Burg auf Fehmarn[2], Johann Horkel…
  • Johann Horkel died in Berlin[4].
  • Johann Horkel was born on January 1, 1769[3].
  • Johann Horkel was born on September 8, 1769[9].
  • Johann Horkel died on January 1, 1846[5].
  • Johann Horkel died on November 15, 1846[10].
  • A child of Johann Horkel was Johannes Horkel[11].
  • Johann Horkel held citizenship in Duchy of Holstein[12].
  • Johann Horkel worked as a botanist[6].
  • Johann Horkel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Johann Horkel's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Johann Horkel was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14].
  • Johann Horkel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Johann Horkel was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Johann Horkel was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Johann Horkel is recorded as male[18].
  • Johann Horkel's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johann Horkel's residence is recorded as Kingdom of Prussia[20].
  • Johann Horkel's family name is recorded as Horkel[21].
  • Johann Horkel's given name is recorded as Johann[22].
  • Johann Horkel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Johann Horkel's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Johann Horkel'}[24].
  • Johann Horkel's P3413 is recorded as 3907[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Burg auf Fehmarn[2], Johann Horkel… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1769[3] and September 8, 1769[9].

Education

Johann Horkel's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13], a comprehensive university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1809[28], headquartered in Berlin[29] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1502[32], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[33].

Personal Life

A child of Johann Horkel was Johannes Horkel[11].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1846[5] and November 15, 1846[10]. Johann Horkel passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Horkel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Johann Horkel born?

Born in Burg auf Fehmarn[2], Johann Horkel…

Where did Johann Horkel die?

Johann Horkel passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Johann Horkel do for work?

Johann Horkel worked as botanist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Johann Horkel go to school?

Johann Horkel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].

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] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Catalogus Professorum Halensis. wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . Catalogus Professorum Halensis. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation botanist, university teacher
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