Otto von Münchhausen

German botanist (1716–1774)
Person human Q63880
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Otto von Münchhausen

Summary

Otto von Münchhausen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hamelin[2]. He was born on June 11, 1716[3]. He passed away in Pattensen[4]. He died on July 13, 1774[5]. He worked as a botanist[6] and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto von Münchhausen's place of birth was Hamelin[2].
  • Otto von Münchhausen died in Pattensen[4].
  • Otto von Münchhausen was born on June 11, 1716[3].
  • Otto von Münchhausen died on July 13, 1774[5].
  • A child of Otto von Münchhausen was Elisabeth von Lenthe[9].
  • A child of Otto von Münchhausen was Q94783314[10].
  • Otto von Münchhausen held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Otto von Münchhausen worked as a botanist[6].
  • Otto von Münchhausen worked as a writer[7].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's field of work was botany[12].
  • Otto von Münchhausen was employed by University of Göttingen[13].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Otto von Münchhausen is Der Hausvater[15].
  • Otto von Münchhausen is recorded as male[16].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's family is recorded as Münchhausen[18].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's noble title is recorded as baron[19].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's Commons category is recorded as Otto von Münchhausen[20].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's family name is recorded as Münchhausen[21].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's given name is recorded as Otto[22].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, 23rd volume[23].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24].
  • Otto von Münchhausen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamelin[2], Otto von Münchhausen… he was born on June 11, 1716[3].

Education

Otto von Münchhausen was educated at University of Göttingen[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6] and writer[7]. Otto von Münchhausen's field of work was botany[12]. He was employed by University of Göttingen[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Otto von Münchhausen is Der Hausvater[15].

Personal Life

Children include Elisabeth von Lenthe[9], a Hofmeister[26], 1749–1831[27] and Q94783314[10], a Hofmarschall[28], 1757–1837[29].

Death and Burial

Otto von Münchhausen died on July 13, 1774[5]. He died in Pattensen[4].

Why It Matters

Otto von Münchhausen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Otto von Münchhausen born?

Born in Hamelin[2], Otto von Münchhausen…

Where did Otto von Münchhausen die?

Otto von Münchhausen passed away in Pattensen[4].

What did Otto von Münchhausen do for work?

Otto von Münchhausen worked as botanist[6] and writer[7].

Where did Otto von Münchhausen go to school?

Otto von Münchhausen was educated at University of Göttingen[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation botanist, writer
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  2. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work Der Hausvater
    Employer
    Occupation botanist, writer
    Citizenship
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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