Paul Matschie

German zoologist (1861–1926)
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Summary

Paul Matschie is a human[1]. Born in Brandenburg an der Havel[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1861[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 1, 1926[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], curator[7], science communicator[8], and mammalogist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul Matschie's place of birth was Brandenburg an der Havel[2].
  • Paul Matschie died in Berlin[4].
  • Paul Matschie died in Friedenau[11].
  • Paul Matschie was born on January 1, 1861[3].
  • Paul Matschie was born on August 11, 1861[12].
  • Paul Matschie died on January 1, 1926[5].
  • Paul Matschie died on March 7, 1926[13].
  • Paul Matschie died on March 8, 1926[14].
  • Among Paul Matschie's spouses was Anna Held[15].
  • Paul Matschie held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Paul Matschie held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Paul Matschie held citizenship in German Empire[18].
  • Paul Matschie held citizenship in Weimar Republic[19].
  • Paul Matschie's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Paul Matschie worked as a curator[7].
  • Paul Matschie worked as a science communicator[8].
  • Paul Matschie's professions included mammalogist[9].
  • Paul Matschie's field of work was mammalogy[20].
  • Paul Matschie's field of work was taxonomy[21].
  • Paul Matschie's field of work was systematics[22].
  • Paul Matschie's field of work was natural history[23].
  • Paul Matschie held the position of curator[24].
  • Paul Matschie held the position of vice director[25].
  • Among Paul Matschie's employers was Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[26].
  • Among Paul Matschie's employers was Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brandenburg an der Havel[2], Paul Matschie… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1861[3] and August 11, 1861[12].

Education

Educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1502[31], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[32] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[33], a comprehensive university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1809[36], headquartered in Berlin[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], curator[7], science communicator[8], and mammalogist[9]. Fields of work include mammalogy[20], a branch of zoology[38]; taxonomy[21], an academic discipline[39]; systematics[22], a branch of biology[40]; and natural history[23], an academic discipline[41]. Employers include Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[26], a natural history museum[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1810[44]. Positions held include curator[24], a profession[45] and vice director[25]. A notable student of Paul Matschie was Ludwig Zukowsky[46].

Recognition

Paul Matschie received the professor[47].

Personal Life

Paul Matschie was married to Anna Held[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1926[5], March 7, 1926[13], and March 8, 1926[14]. Recorded place of death include Berlin[4], a seat of government[48], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[49], founded in 1244[50] and Friedenau[11], a locality of Berlin[51], in Germany[52]. The cause of death was rectum cancer[53].

Why It Matters

Paul Matschie ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Paul Matschie born?

Paul Matschie's place of birth was Brandenburg an der Havel[2].

Where did Paul Matschie die?

Paul Matschie died in Berlin[4].

Who was Paul Matschie married to?

Paul Matschie's spouses include Anna Held[15].

What did Paul Matschie do for work?

Paul Matschie worked as zoologist[6], curator[7], science communicator[8], and mammalogist[9].

Where did Paul Matschie go to school?

Paul Matschie was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[28] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[33].

What awards did Paul Matschie receive?

Honors received include professor[47].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] ↑ . Journal of Mammalogy. wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [47] ↑ . Journal of Mammalogy. wikidata.org.
  24. [53] ↑ . Journal of Mammalogy. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [13] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [14] ↑ . Journal of Mammalogy. wikidata.org.
  30. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [54] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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