Ludwig Edinger

German anatomist and neurologist (1855–1918)
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Ludwig Edinger
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Ludwig Edinger

Summary

Ludwig Edinger is a human[1]. Born in Worms[2], he… he was born on April 13, 1855[3]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He died on January 26, 1918[5]. He worked as an anatomist[6], neurologist[7], psychiatrist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Worms[2], Ludwig Edinger…
  • Ludwig Edinger died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Ludwig Edinger was born on April 13, 1855[3].
  • Ludwig Edinger died on January 26, 1918[5].
  • Ludwig Edinger is buried at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11].
  • A child of Ludwig Edinger was Tilly Edinger[12].
  • Ludwig Edinger held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[13].
  • Ludwig Edinger's professions included anatomist[6].
  • Ludwig Edinger's professions included neurologist[7].
  • Ludwig Edinger's professions included psychiatrist[8].
  • Ludwig Edinger's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Ludwig Edinger was employed by University of Giessen[14].
  • Ludwig Edinger was employed by Goethe University Frankfurt[15].
  • Ludwig Edinger was educated at Heidelberg University[16].
  • Ludwig Edinger's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[17].
  • A notable student of Ludwig Edinger was George Linius Streeter[18].
  • Ludwig Edinger was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[19].
  • Ludwig Edinger is recorded as male[20].
  • Ludwig Edinger's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ludwig Edinger's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Edinger[22].
  • Ludwig Edinger's family name is recorded as Edinger[23].
  • Ludwig Edinger's given name is recorded as Ludwig[24].
  • Ludwig Edinger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Edinger's place of birth was Worms[2]. He was born on April 13, 1855[3].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1386[28], headquartered in Heidelberg[29] and University of Strasbourg[17], a university in France[30], in France[31], founded in 1538[32], headquartered in Strasbourg[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anatomist[6], neurologist[7], psychiatrist[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Giessen[14], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1607[36], headquartered in Giessen[37] and Goethe University Frankfurt[15], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1914[40], headquartered in Jügelhaus[41]. A notable student of Ludwig Edinger was George Linius Streeter[18].

Personal Life

A child of Ludwig Edinger was Tilly Edinger[12].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Edinger died on January 26, 1918[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He is buried at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwig Edinger include Edinger–Westphal nucleus[42].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Edinger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43]

Entities named for him include Edinger–Westphal nucleus[42].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Edinger born?

Ludwig Edinger was born in Worms[2].

Where did Ludwig Edinger die?

Ludwig Edinger passed away in Frankfurt[4].

What did Ludwig Edinger do for work?

Ludwig Edinger worked as anatomist[6], neurologist[7], psychiatrist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Ludwig Edinger go to school?

Ludwig Edinger was educated at Heidelberg University[16] and University of Strasbourg[17].

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [42] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Frankfurt
    Child Tilly Edinger
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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