Moritz von Engelhardt

Baltic German geologist (1779–1842)
Person human Q1531283
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Summary

Moritz von Engelhardt was born on November 28, 1779[1], in Viisu[2]. He died on January 29, 1842[3], in Tartu[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], explorer[6], and mineralogist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Old St. John's cemetery[9]
  • Father: Gustav Friedrich von Engelhardt[10]
  • Mother: Charlotte von Engelhardt[11]
  • Spouse: Catharina Elisabeth Johanna Engelhardt[12]
  • Child: Gustav Moritz Constantin von Engelhardt[13], Alexandra von Grünewaldt[14], Gotthard Gustav Rudolph von Engelhardt[15], Otto Roderich von Engelhardt[16]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[17], Germany[18]
  • Field of work: mineralogy[19]
  • Employer: Imperial University of Dorpat[20]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[21], Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[22], Leipzig University[23]
  • Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Family: Engelhardt[26]
  • Doctoral student: Ernst Reinhold von Hofmann[27]
  • Family name: Engelgardt[28]
  • Given name: Moritz[29]
  • Work location: Tartu[30]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[31], Russian Biographical Dictionary[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], The Encyclopedia Americana[35], New International Encyclopedia[36], The New International Encyclopædia/Engelhardt, Moritz von[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
  • Civil rank: State Councillor[39]
  • P14585: 66359[40]

Why It Matters

Moritz von Engelhardt is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Moritz von Engelhardt born?

Moritz von Engelhardt's place of birth was Viisu[2].

Where did Moritz von Engelhardt die?

Moritz von Engelhardt passed away in Tartu[4].

Who were Moritz von Engelhardt's parents?

Moritz von Engelhardt's father was Gustav Friedrich von Engelhardt[10]. Moritz von Engelhardt's mother was Charlotte von Engelhardt[11].

Who was Moritz von Engelhardt married to?

Moritz von Engelhardt's spouses include Catharina Elisabeth Johanna Engelhardt[12].

What did Moritz von Engelhardt do for work?

Moritz von Engelhardt worked as a geologist[5], explorer[6], and mineralogist[7].

Where did Moritz von Engelhardt go to school?

Moritz von Engelhardt was educated at University of Göttingen[21], Freiberg University of Mining and Technology[22], and Leipzig University[23].

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  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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