Mary Esther Murtfeldt

American entomologist, botanist and botanical collector (1848-1913)
Person human Q4795132
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Summary

Mary Esther Murtfeldt is a human[1]. Born in New York City[2], she… she was born on January 1, 1848[3]. She died in Kirkwood[4]. She died on January 1, 1913[5]. She worked as a biologist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], lepidopterist[9], and editor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt died in Kirkwood[4].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt was born on January 1, 1848[3].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt was born on August 6, 1839[12].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt died on January 1, 1913[5].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt died on February 23, 1913[13].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's professions included biologist[6].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt worked as an entomologist[8].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's professions included lepidopterist[9].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's professions included editor[10].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's professions included botanical collector[15].
  • Among Mary Esther Murtfeldt's employers was United States Department of Agriculture[16].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's education included a stint at Rockford University[17].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[18].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt is recorded as female[19].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's Commons category is recorded as Mary Esther Murtfeldt[21].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's family name is recorded as Murtfeldt[22].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's given name is recorded as Mary[23].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's given name is recorded as Esther[24].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's work location is recorded as St. Louis[25].
  • Mary Esther Murtfeldt's collection items at is recorded as National Museum of Natural History[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Mary Esther Murtfeldt's place of birth was New York City[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1848[3] and August 6, 1839[12].

Education

Mary Esther Murtfeldt's education included a stint at Rockford University[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], lepidopterist[9], editor[10], and botanical collector[15]. Mary Esther Murtfeldt was employed by United States Department of Agriculture[16].

Recognition

Mary Esther Murtfeldt received the Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1913[5] and February 23, 1913[13]. Mary Esther Murtfeldt died in Kirkwood[4].

Why It Matters

Mary Esther Murtfeldt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] She is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Mary Esther Murtfeldt born?

Mary Esther Murtfeldt was born in New York City[2].

Where did Mary Esther Murtfeldt die?

Mary Esther Murtfeldt passed away in Kirkwood[4].

What did Mary Esther Murtfeldt do for work?

Mary Esther Murtfeldt worked as biologist[6], zoologist[7], entomologist[8], lepidopterist[9], and editor[10].

Where did Mary Esther Murtfeldt go to school?

Mary Esther Murtfeldt was educated at Rockford University[17].

What awards did Mary Esther Murtfeldt receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science[18].

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Mary, Esther
    Sex or gender → female
    Bhl creator id → 7178, 125803, 189032
    Educated at → —
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