Leonid Breitfuß

Russian naturalist (1864-1950)
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Summary

Leonid Breitfuß is a human[1]. He was born in Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on December 1, 1864[3]. He passed away in Bad Pyrmont[4]. He died on June 20, 1950[5]. He worked as a naturalist[6], zoologist[7], biologist[8], polar explorer[9], and marine biologist[10]. He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Leonid Breitfuß's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Leonid Breitfuß died in Bad Pyrmont[4].
  • Leonid Breitfuß was born on December 1, 1864[3].
  • Leonid Breitfuß died on June 20, 1950[5].
  • Leonid Breitfuß died on July 20, 1950[12].
  • Burial took place at Bad Pyrmont[13].
  • Leonid Breitfuß held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Leonid Breitfuß held citizenship in German Empire[15].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's professions included naturalist[6].
  • Leonid Breitfuß worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Leonid Breitfuß worked as a biologist[8].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's professions included polar explorer[9].
  • Leonid Breitfuß worked as a marine biologist[10].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's field of work was zoology[16].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's field of work was marine biology[17].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's field of work was polar exploration[18].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's doctoral advisor was Arnold Lang[20].
  • Leonid Breitfuß is recorded as male[21].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's Commons category is recorded as Leonid Breitfuß[23].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's family name is recorded as Breitfuss[24].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's given name is recorded as Leonid[25].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's given name is recorded as Ludwig[26].
  • Leonid Breitfuß's given name is recorded as Gottlieb[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonid Breitfuß's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on December 1, 1864[3].

Education

Leonid Breitfuß's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19]. His doctoral advisor was Arnold Lang[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naturalist[6], zoologist[7], biologist[8], polar explorer[9], and marine biologist[10]. Fields of work include zoology[16], a branch of biology[28]; marine biology[17], a branch of biology[29]; and polar exploration[18], an academic discipline[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 20, 1950[5] and July 20, 1950[12]. Leonid Breitfuß died in Bad Pyrmont[4]. He is buried at Bad Pyrmont[13].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Leonid Breitfuß include Breitfuss Glacier[31], a glacier[32].

Why It Matters

Leonid Breitfuß is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Entities named for him include Breitfuss Glacier[31], a glacier[32].

FAQs

Where was Leonid Breitfuß born?

Leonid Breitfuß was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Leonid Breitfuß die?

Leonid Breitfuß passed away in Bad Pyrmont[4].

What did Leonid Breitfuß do for work?

Leonid Breitfuß worked as naturalist[6], zoologist[7], biologist[8], polar explorer[9], and marine biologist[10].

Where did Leonid Breitfuß go to school?

Leonid Breitfuß was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . opac.nebis.ch. opac.nebis.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'de', 'fr', 'ru', 'species']
    Date of death → +1950-06-20T00:00:00Z, +1950-07-20T00:00:00Z
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  2. 6w ago · Andre Engels · 2026-08-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
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