Karl Christian Gmelin
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Summary
Karl Christian Gmelin was born on March 18, 1762[1], in Badenweiler[2]. He died on June 26, 1836[3], in Karlsruhe[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], physician[6], geologist[7], entomologist[8], and botanical collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1762[11]
- Date of death: June 26, 1837[12], January 1, 1837[13]
- Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Baden[14]
- Position held: museum director[15]
- Educated at: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[16], University of Strasbourg[17]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Carl Christian Gmelin[20]
- Archives at: Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe[21]
- Family name: Gmelin[22]
- Given name: Carl[23], Christian[24]
- Author citation (zoology): Gmelin[25]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
- Sibling: Wilhelm Friedrich Gmelin[28]
- Writing language: German[29]
- Collection items at: Zürich Herbaria[30]
- P14585: 37475[31]
- P14608: 118966243[32]
- P14927: 118966243[33]
Why It Matters
Karl Christian Gmelin has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was Karl Christian Gmelin born?
Karl Christian Gmelin's place of birth was Badenweiler[2].
Where did Karl Christian Gmelin die?
Karl Christian Gmelin died in Karlsruhe[4].
What did Karl Christian Gmelin do for work?
Karl Christian Gmelin worked as a botanist[5], physician[6], geologist[7], entomologist[8], and botanical collector[9].
Where did Karl Christian Gmelin go to school?
Karl Christian Gmelin was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[16] and University of Strasbourg[17].