Peter Leopold von Schrenck

Russian scientist of Baltic German origin (1826-1894)
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Peter Leopold von Schrenck

Summary

Peter Leopold von Schrenck is a human[1]. Born in Khotin[2], he… he was born on April 24, 1826[3]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on January 20, 1894[5]. He worked as an entomologist[6], explorer[7], anthropologist[8], geographer[9], and zoologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Khotin[2], Peter Leopold von Schrenck…
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck died in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck was born on April 24, 1826[3].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck died on January 20, 1894[5].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck died on January 8, 1894[12].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's father was Johann Dietrich von Schrenck[13].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's mother was Leopoldine von Schrenck[14].
  • Among Peter Leopold von Schrenck's spouses was Julie von Schrenck[15].
  • A child of Peter Leopold von Schrenck was Burchard von Schrenck[16].
  • A child of Peter Leopold von Schrenck was Erich Moritz von Schrenck[17].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck held citizenship in Russian Empire[18].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's professions included entomologist[6].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck worked as an explorer[7].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck worked as an anthropologist[8].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's professions included geographer[9].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck worked as a zoologist[10].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's professions included naturalist[19].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's field of work was zoology[20].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[21].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck's education included a stint at University of Königsberg[22].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck received the Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[25].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26].
  • Peter Leopold von Schrenck received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Leopold von Schrenck was born in Khotin[2]. He was born on April 24, 1826[3]. His father was Johann Dietrich von Schrenck[13]. His mother was Leopoldine von Schrenck[14].

Education

Educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[21], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1803[30], headquartered in Tartu[31]; University of Königsberg[22], a university[32], in Kingdom of Prussia[33], founded in 1544[34]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1809[37], headquartered in Berlin[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entomologist[6], explorer[7], anthropologist[8], geographer[9], zoologist[10], and naturalist[19]. Peter Leopold von Schrenck's field of work was zoology[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], a grade of an order[39], in Russian Empire[40]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[25], a grade of an order[41], in Russian Empire[42]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26], a grade of an order[43], in Russian Empire[44]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[27], a grade of an order[45], in Russian Empire[46]; and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[47], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49].

Personal Life

Among Peter Leopold von Schrenck's spouses was Julie von Schrenck[15]. Children include Burchard von Schrenck[16], a statistician[50], 1865–1929[51], of Russian Empire[52] and Erich Moritz von Schrenck[17], a philologist[53], 1869–1930[54].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 20, 1894[5] and January 8, 1894[12]. Peter Leopold von Schrenck passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Why It Matters

Peter Leopold von Schrenck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Peter Leopold von Schrenck born?

Peter Leopold von Schrenck's place of birth was Khotin[2].

Where did Peter Leopold von Schrenck die?

Peter Leopold von Schrenck died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Peter Leopold von Schrenck's parents?

Peter Leopold von Schrenck's father was Johann Dietrich von Schrenck[13]. Peter Leopold von Schrenck's mother was Leopoldine von Schrenck[14].

Who was Peter Leopold von Schrenck married to?

Peter Leopold von Schrenck's spouses include Julie von Schrenck[15].

What did Peter Leopold von Schrenck do for work?

Peter Leopold von Schrenck worked as entomologist[6], explorer[7], anthropologist[8], geographer[9], and zoologist[10].

Where did Peter Leopold von Schrenck go to school?

Peter Leopold von Schrenck was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[21], University of Königsberg[22], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].

What awards did Peter Leopold von Schrenck receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 1st class[24], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[25], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[26], and Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[27].

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  24. [3] . obituary. Retrieved . sora.unm.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Biographies of the Entomologists of the World. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received
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