Ludwig von Höhnel

Austrian explorer (1857–1942)
Person human Q87967
Ludwig von Höhnel
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Ludwig von Höhnel

Summary

Ludwig von Höhnel is a human[1]. Born in Bratislava[2], he… he was born on August 6, 1857[3]. He died in Vienna[4]. He died on March 23, 1942[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geographer[7], botanist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bratislava[2], Ludwig von Höhnel…
  • Ludwig von Höhnel passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel was born on August 6, 1857[3].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel was born on January 1, 1857[12].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel died on March 23, 1942[5].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel died on January 1, 1942[13].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[14].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel held citizenship in Austria[15].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's professions included explorer[6].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel worked as a geographer[7].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's professions included botanist[8].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel worked as a scientific collector[10].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[16].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel is recorded as male[17].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's Commons category is recorded as Ludwig von Höhnel[19].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[20].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's family name is recorded as Höhnel[21].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's given name is recorded as Ludwig[22].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's allegiance is recorded as Austria–Hungary[23].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[24].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's sibling is recorded as Franz Xaver Rudolf von Höhnel[26].
  • Ludwig von Höhnel's writing language is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig von Höhnel was born in Bratislava[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 6, 1857[3] and January 1, 1857[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geographer[7], botanist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Recognition

Ludwig von Höhnel received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 23, 1942[5] and January 1, 1942[13]. Ludwig von Höhnel died in Vienna[4]. Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[14].

Why It Matters

Ludwig von Höhnel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig von Höhnel born?

Ludwig von Höhnel was born in Bratislava[2].

Where did Ludwig von Höhnel die?

Ludwig von Höhnel died in Vienna[4].

What did Ludwig von Höhnel do for work?

Ludwig von Höhnel worked as explorer[6], geographer[7], botanist[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

What awards did Ludwig von Höhnel receive?

Honors received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [13] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Fred2502 · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Vienna
    Occupation explorer, geographer, botanist +2
    Sibling Franz Xaver Rudolf von Höhnel
    Award received Carl-Ritter-Medal
    + 18 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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