Paul Hermann

German botanist (1646-1695)
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Paul Hermann

Summary

Paul Hermann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on July 1, 1646[3]. He died in Leiden[4]. He died on January 29, 1695[5]. He worked as a botanical illustrator[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and naturalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Hermann's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Paul Hermann passed away in Leiden[4].
  • Paul Hermann was born on July 1, 1646[3].
  • Paul Hermann was born on June 30, 1646[12].
  • Paul Hermann died on January 29, 1695[5].
  • Paul Hermann died on January 25, 1695[13].
  • Paul Hermann held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Paul Hermann's professions included botanical illustrator[6].
  • Paul Hermann's professions included botanist[7].
  • Paul Hermann's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Paul Hermann's professions included physician[9].
  • Paul Hermann worked as a naturalist[10].
  • Paul Hermann's professions included scientific collector[15].
  • Paul Hermann held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[16].
  • Paul Hermann was employed by Leiden University[17].
  • Among Paul Hermann's employers was Leiden University[18].
  • Paul Hermann's education included a stint at University of Padua[19].
  • A notable student of Paul Hermann was Joseph Serrurier[20].
  • A notable student of Paul Hermann was Lothar Zumbach von Koesfeld[21].
  • Paul Hermann is recorded as male[22].
  • Paul Hermann's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Paul Hermann supervised Lothar Zumbach von Koesfeld as a doctoral student[24].
  • Paul Hermann's family name is recorded as Hermann[25].
  • Paul Hermann's given name is recorded as Paul[26].
  • Paul Hermann's given name is recorded as Paulus[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Hermann was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 1, 1646[3] and June 30, 1646[12].

Education

Paul Hermann was educated at University of Padua[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanical illustrator[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], naturalist[10], and scientific collector[15]. Employers include Leiden University[17], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31]. Paul Hermann held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[16]. Notable students include Joseph Serrurier[20], a mathematician[32], 1663–1742[33], of Netherlands[34] and Lothar Zumbach von Koesfeld[21], an astronomer[35], 1661–1727[36]. He supervised Lothar Zumbach von Koesfeld as a doctoral student[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 29, 1695[5] and January 25, 1695[13]. Paul Hermann died in Leiden[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Hermann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Paul Hermann born?

Paul Hermann was born in Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Paul Hermann die?

Paul Hermann passed away in Leiden[4].

What did Paul Hermann do for work?

Paul Hermann worked as botanical illustrator[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], physician[9], and naturalist[10].

Where did Paul Hermann go to school?

Paul Hermann was educated at University of Padua[19].

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. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [20] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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