Peter Merian

Summary

Peter Merian is a human^[1]. He was born in Basel^[2]. He was born on December 20, 1795^[3]. He passed away in Basel^[4]. He died on February 8, 1883^[5]. He worked as a geologist^[6], politician^[7], university teacher^[8], and paleontologist^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Peter Merian was born in Basel^[2].
• Peter Merian died in Basel^[4].
• Peter Merian was born on December 20, 1795^[3].
• Peter Merian died on February 8, 1883^[5].
• Burial took place at Wolfgottesacker^[11].
• Peter Merian's father was Johann Rudolf Merian^[12].
• Peter Merian held citizenship in Switzerland^[13].
• Peter Merian worked as a geologist^[6].
• Peter Merian worked as a politician^[7].
• Peter Merian's professions included university teacher^[8].
• Peter Merian's professions included paleontologist^[9].
• Peter Merian held the position of rector of the University of Basel^[14].
• Peter Merian was employed by University of Basel^[15].
• Peter Merian's education included a stint at University of Göttingen^[16].
• Peter Merian received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna^[17].
• Peter Merian was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities^[18].
• Peter Merian was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina^[19].
• Peter Merian was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony^[20].
• Peter Merian's religion is recorded as reformed^[21].
• Peter Merian is recorded as male^[22].
• Peter Merian's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• Peter Merian's Commons category is recorded as Peter Merian^[24].
• Peter Merian's family name is recorded as Merian^[25].
• Peter Merian's given name is recorded as Peter^[26].
• Peter Merian's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Basel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Basel^[2], Peter Merian… he was born on December 20, 1795^[3]. His father was Johann Rudolf Merian^[12].

Education

Peter Merian was educated at University of Göttingen^[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geologist^[6], politician^[7], university teacher^[8], and paleontologist^[9]. Peter Merian was employed by University of Basel^[15]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel^[14].

Recognition

Peter Merian received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna^[17].

Personal Life

Peter Merian's religion is recorded as reformed^[21].

Death and Burial

Peter Merian died on February 8, 1883^[5]. He passed away in Basel^[4]. Burial took place at Wolfgottesacker^[11].

Why It Matters

Peter Merian ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).^[10]

FAQs

Where was Peter Merian born?

Born in Basel^[2], Peter Merian…

Where did Peter Merian die?

Peter Merian passed away in Basel^[4].

Who were Peter Merian's parents?

Peter Merian's father was Johann Rudolf Merian^[12].

What did Peter Merian do for work?

Peter Merian worked as geologist^[6], politician^[7], university teacher^[8], and paleontologist^[9].

Where did Peter Merian go to school?

Peter Merian was educated at University of Göttingen^[16].

What awards did Peter Merian receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Vienna^[17].