Ludwig Reichenbach

German botanist and zoologist (1793–1879)
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Ludwig Reichenbach
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Ludwig Reichenbach

Summary

Ludwig Reichenbach is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on January 8, 1793[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on March 17, 1879[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], zoologist[9], and ornithologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Ludwig Reichenbach…
  • Ludwig Reichenbach died in Dresden[4].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach was born on January 8, 1793[3].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach died on March 17, 1879[5].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach is buried at Trinitatis Cemetery[12].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's father was Johann Friedrich Jacob Reichenbach[13].
  • A child of Ludwig Reichenbach was Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach[14].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[15].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's professions included botanist[6].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach worked as a pteridologist[7].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's professions included bryologist[8].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach worked as a zoologist[9].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach worked as an ornithologist[10].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's professions included university teacher[16].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's field of work was natural history[17].
  • Among Ludwig Reichenbach's employers was Leipzig University[18].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's education included a stint at Leipzig University[19].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach is recorded as male[21].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig Reichenbach[23].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's archives at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[24].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's family name is recorded as Reichenbach[26].
  • Ludwig Reichenbach's given name is recorded as Ludwig[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Reichenbach was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on January 8, 1793[3]. His father was Johann Friedrich Jacob Reichenbach[13].

Education

Ludwig Reichenbach was educated at Leipzig University[19]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], zoologist[9], ornithologist[10], and university teacher[16]. Ludwig Reichenbach's field of work was natural history[17]. He was employed by Leipzig University[18].

Personal Life

A child of Ludwig Reichenbach was Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach[14].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Reichenbach died on March 17, 1879[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He is buried at Trinitatis Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Ludwig Reichenbach include Reichenbachia[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Reichenbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (51 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Reichenbachia[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Reichenbach born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Ludwig Reichenbach…

Where did Ludwig Reichenbach die?

Ludwig Reichenbach passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Ludwig Reichenbach's parents?

Ludwig Reichenbach's father was Johann Friedrich Jacob Reichenbach[13].

What did Ludwig Reichenbach do for work?

Ludwig Reichenbach worked as botanist[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], zoologist[9], and ornithologist[10].

Where did Ludwig Reichenbach go to school?

Ludwig Reichenbach was educated at Leipzig University[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Reichenbach, Ludwig (ADB). wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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