Ludwig Becker

German-born Australian artist, explorer, naturalist (1808-1861)
Person human Q111646
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Ludwig Becker

Summary

Ludwig Becker is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rödelheim[2]. He was born on September 5, 1808[3]. He died on April 29, 1861[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], illustrator[6], painter[7], naturalist[8], and ornithologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Becker was born in Rödelheim[2].
  • Ludwig Becker was born on September 5, 1808[3].
  • Ludwig Becker died on April 29, 1861[4].
  • Ludwig Becker's father was Ernst Friedrich Becker[11].
  • Ludwig Becker held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Ludwig Becker held citizenship in Australia[13].
  • Ludwig Becker worked as an explorer[5].
  • Ludwig Becker's professions included illustrator[6].
  • Ludwig Becker worked as a painter[7].
  • Ludwig Becker worked as a naturalist[8].
  • Ludwig Becker worked as an ornithologist[9].
  • Ludwig Becker's professions included botanical collector[14].
  • Ludwig Becker is recorded as male[15].
  • Ludwig Becker's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Ludwig Becker's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Becker (explorer)[17].
  • Ludwig Becker's family name is recorded as Becker[18].
  • Ludwig Becker's given name is recorded as Ludwig[19].
  • Ludwig Becker's given name is recorded as Philipp[20].
  • Ludwig Becker's given name is recorded as Henrich[21].
  • Ludwig Becker's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22].
  • Ludwig Becker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Ludwig Becker's sibling is recorded as Ernst Becker[24].
  • Ludwig Becker's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[25].
  • Ludwig Becker's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].
  • Ludwig Becker's collection items at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rödelheim[2], Ludwig Becker… he was born on September 5, 1808[3]. His father was Ernst Friedrich Becker[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[5], illustrator[6], painter[7], naturalist[8], ornithologist[9], and botanical collector[14].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Becker died on April 29, 1861[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Becker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Becker born?

Ludwig Becker's place of birth was Rödelheim[2].

Who were Ludwig Becker's parents?

Ludwig Becker's father was Ernst Friedrich Becker[11].

What did Ludwig Becker do for work?

Ludwig Becker worked as explorer[5], illustrator[6], painter[7], naturalist[8], and ornithologist[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Becker, Ludwig. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Becker, Ludwig. wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . zobodat.at. Retrieved . zobodat.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, illustrator, painter +3
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  2. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender male
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