Johann Schmeltz

German biologist, ethnographer (1839-1909)
Person human Q2439925
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Johann Schmeltz

Summary

Johann Schmeltz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on May 17, 1839[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on May 26, 1909[5]. He worked as a curator[6], anthropologist[7], entomologist[8], and ethnographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hamburg[2], Johann Schmeltz…
  • Johann Schmeltz died in Leiden[4].
  • Johann Schmeltz was born on May 17, 1839[3].
  • Johann Schmeltz was born on January 1, 1839[11].
  • Johann Schmeltz died on May 26, 1909[5].
  • Johann Schmeltz died on January 1, 1909[12].
  • Johann Schmeltz held citizenship in Hamburg[13].
  • Johann Schmeltz worked as a curator[6].
  • Johann Schmeltz's professions included anthropologist[7].
  • Johann Schmeltz's professions included entomologist[8].
  • Johann Schmeltz's professions included ethnographer[9].
  • Johann Schmeltz held the position of museum director[14].
  • Among Johann Schmeltz's employers was Wereldmuseum Leiden[15].
  • Johann Schmeltz received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[16].
  • Johann Schmeltz was a member of Q119066825[17].
  • Johann Schmeltz is recorded as male[18].
  • Johann Schmeltz's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Johann Schmeltz's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Dietrich Eduard Schmeltz[20].
  • Johann Schmeltz's family name is recorded as Schmeltz[21].
  • Johann Schmeltz's given name is recorded as Johann[22].
  • Johann Schmeltz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Dutch[23].
  • Johann Schmeltz's has works in the collection is recorded as National Museum of World Cultures[24].
  • Johann Schmeltz's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

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Origins and Family

Johann Schmeltz was born in Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 17, 1839[3] and January 1, 1839[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include curator[6], anthropologist[7], entomologist[8], and ethnographer[9]. Among Johann Schmeltz's employers was Wereldmuseum Leiden[15]. He held the position of museum director[14].

Recognition

Johann Schmeltz received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 26, 1909[5] and January 1, 1909[12]. Johann Schmeltz passed away in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Johann Schmeltz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Johann Schmeltz born?

Johann Schmeltz's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Johann Schmeltz die?

Johann Schmeltz passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Johann Schmeltz do for work?

Johann Schmeltz worked as curator[6], anthropologist[7], entomologist[8], and ethnographer[9].

What awards did Johann Schmeltz receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . digitalbenin.org. digitalbenin.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation curator, anthropologist, entomologist +1
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  2. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation curator, anthropologist, entomologist +1
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  3. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Award received Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class
    Country of citizenship Hamburg
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