Johanna Mestorf

German prehistoric archaeologist and Professor (1828–1909)
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Johanna Mestorf
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Johanna Mestorf

Summary

Johanna Mestorf is a human[1]. She was born in Bad Bramstedt[2]. She was born on April 17, 1828[3]. She passed away in Kiel[4]. She died on July 20, 1909[5]. She worked as an anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], university teacher[9], and translator[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bad Bramstedt[2], Johanna Mestorf…
  • Johanna Mestorf died in Kiel[4].
  • Johanna Mestorf was born on April 17, 1828[3].
  • Johanna Mestorf died on July 20, 1909[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin[12].
  • Johanna Mestorf held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Johanna Mestorf's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Johanna Mestorf's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Johanna Mestorf's professions included prehistorian[8].
  • Johanna Mestorf worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Johanna Mestorf's professions included translator[10].
  • Johanna Mestorf's field of work was prehistoric archaeology[14].
  • Johanna Mestorf held the position of museum director[15].
  • Among Johanna Mestorf's employers was Kiel University[16].
  • Johanna Mestorf received the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[17].
  • Johanna Mestorf was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[18].
  • Johanna Mestorf is recorded as female[19].
  • Johanna Mestorf's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johanna Mestorf's Commons category is recorded as Johanna Mestorf[21].
  • Johanna Mestorf earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].
  • Johanna Mestorf's residence is recorded as Province of Schleswig-Holstein[23].
  • Johanna Mestorf's given name is recorded as Johanna[24].
  • Johanna Mestorf's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[25].
  • Johanna Mestorf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Johanna Mestorf's significant person is recorded as Ida Göthilda Nilsson[27].

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Origins and Family

Johanna Mestorf's place of birth was Bad Bramstedt[2]. She was born on April 17, 1828[3].

Education

Johanna Mestorf earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], university teacher[9], and translator[10]. Johanna Mestorf's field of work was prehistoric archaeology[14]. She was employed by Kiel University[16]. She held the position of museum director[15].

Recognition

Johanna Mestorf received the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[17].

Death and Burial

Johanna Mestorf died on July 20, 1909[5]. She died in Kiel[4]. She is buried at Berlin[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johanna Mestorf include Johanna Mestorf Award[28], an award[29].

Why It Matters

Johanna Mestorf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

She is credited with the discovery of Single Grave culture[32], an archaeological culture[33]. Entities named for her include Johanna Mestorf Award[28], an award[29].

FAQs

Where was Johanna Mestorf born?

Johanna Mestorf's place of birth was Bad Bramstedt[2].

Where did Johanna Mestorf die?

Johanna Mestorf passed away in Kiel[4].

What did Johanna Mestorf do for work?

Johanna Mestorf worked as anthropologist[6], archaeologist[7], prehistorian[8], university teacher[9], and translator[10].

What awards did Johanna Mestorf receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[17].

What did Johanna Mestorf discover?

Johanna Mestorf is credited as discoverer of Single Grave culture[32].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Women as interpreters of the visual arts, 1820–1979. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Women as interpreters of the visual arts, 1820–1979. wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Women as interpreters of the visual arts, 1820–1979. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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