Julius Richard Petri

German microbiologist (1852–1921)
Person human Q57839
Julius Richard Petri
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Julius Richard Petri

Summary

Julius Richard Petri is a human[1]. Born in Barmen[2], he… he was born on May 31, 1852[3]. He died in Zeitz[4]. He died on December 20, 1921[5]. He worked as a biologist[6] and surgeon[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Barmen[2], Julius Richard Petri…
  • Julius Richard Petri passed away in Zeitz[4].
  • Julius Richard Petri was born on May 31, 1852[3].
  • Julius Richard Petri died on December 20, 1921[5].
  • Julius Richard Petri held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[9].
  • Julius Richard Petri held citizenship in German Empire[10].
  • Julius Richard Petri held citizenship in Weimar Republic[11].
  • Julius Richard Petri's professions included biologist[6].
  • Julius Richard Petri worked as a surgeon[7].
  • Julius Richard Petri's field of work was microbiology[12].
  • Julius Richard Petri's field of work was surgery[13].
  • Julius Richard Petri's field of work was military medicine[14].
  • Julius Richard Petri was educated at Charité[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Julius Richard Petri is Petri dish[16].
  • Julius Richard Petri was a member of Kaiserliches Gesundheitsamt[17].
  • Julius Richard Petri was a member of Pépinière-Corps[18].
  • Julius Richard Petri is recorded as male[19].
  • Julius Richard Petri's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Julius Richard Petri's Commons category is recorded as Julius Richard Petri[21].
  • Julius Richard Petri's residence is recorded as Berlin[22].
  • Julius Richard Petri's family name is recorded as Petri[23].
  • Julius Richard Petri's given name is recorded as Julius[24].
  • Julius Richard Petri's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Julius Richard Petri's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Julius Richard Petri'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Julius Richard Petri's place of birth was Barmen[2]. He was born on May 31, 1852[3].

Education

Julius Richard Petri was educated at Charité[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6] and surgeon[7]. Fields of work include microbiology[12], a branch of biology[27]; surgery[13], a medical specialty[28]; and military medicine[14], a medical specialty[29].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Julius Richard Petri is Petri dish[16]. Things named for him include Petri dish[30].

Death and Burial

Julius Richard Petri died on December 20, 1921[5]. He passed away in Zeitz[4].

Why It Matters

Julius Richard Petri ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (188 views/month, #7,254 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

He is credited with the discovery of Petri dish[33]. Entities named for him include Petri dish[30].

FAQs

Where was Julius Richard Petri born?

Born in Barmen[2], Julius Richard Petri…

Where did Julius Richard Petri die?

Julius Richard Petri passed away in Zeitz[4].

What did Julius Richard Petri do for work?

Julius Richard Petri worked as biologist[6] and surgeon[7].

Where did Julius Richard Petri go to school?

Julius Richard Petri was educated at Charité[15].

What did Julius Richard Petri discover?

Julius Richard Petri is credited as discoverer of Petri dish[33].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [33] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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