Ludwig Ruetimeyer

Swiss zoologist (1825-1895)
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Ludwig Ruetimeyer
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Ludwig Ruetimeyer

Summary

Ludwig Ruetimeyer is a human[1]. Born in Biglen[2], he… he was born on February 26, 1825[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on November 25, 1895[5]. He worked as a paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], zoologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and geologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer was born in Biglen[2].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer passed away in Basel[4].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer was born on February 26, 1825[3].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer was born on January 1, 1825[12].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer died on November 25, 1895[5].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer died on January 1, 1895[13].
  • A child of Ludwig Ruetimeyer was Leopold Rütimeyer[14].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer worked as a paleontologist[6].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer worked as a scientific illustrator[9].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer worked as a geologist[10].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer worked as an anatomist[16].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's field of work was zoology[17].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's field of work was anatomy[18].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's field of work was paleontology[19].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer held the position of rector of the University of Basel[20].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer was employed by University of Basel[21].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's education included a stint at University of Bern[22].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's education included a stint at University of London[23].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer's education included a stint at Leiden University[24].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[25].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Ludwig Ruetimeyer was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Biglen[2], Ludwig Ruetimeyer… Recorded date of birth include February 26, 1825[3] and January 1, 1825[12].

Education

Educated at University of Bern[22], a comprehensive university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1834[30], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[31]; University of London[23], a university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1836[34], headquartered in London[35]; and Leiden University[24], a university[36], in Netherlands[37], founded in 1575[38], headquartered in Leiden[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], zoologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], geologist[10], and anatomist[16]. Fields of work include zoology[17], a branch of biology[40]; anatomy[18], a branch of biology[41]; and paleontology[19], an academic discipline[42]. Among Ludwig Ruetimeyer's employers was University of Basel[21]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[20].

Recognition

Ludwig Ruetimeyer received the honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[25].

Personal Life

A child of Ludwig Ruetimeyer was Leopold Rütimeyer[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 25, 1895[5] and January 1, 1895[13]. Ludwig Ruetimeyer died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Ruetimeyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Ruetimeyer born?

Ludwig Ruetimeyer was born in Biglen[2].

Where did Ludwig Ruetimeyer die?

Ludwig Ruetimeyer passed away in Basel[4].

What did Ludwig Ruetimeyer do for work?

Ludwig Ruetimeyer worked as paleontologist[6], university teacher[7], zoologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and geologist[10].

Where did Ludwig Ruetimeyer go to school?

Ludwig Ruetimeyer was educated at University of Bern[22], University of London[23], and Leiden University[24].

What awards did Ludwig Ruetimeyer receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Basel[25].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [43] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Base biographique. wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Base biographique. wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . The Stuttgart Database of Scientific Illustrators 1450–1950. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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