Philipp Friedrich Gmelin

German professor of botany and chemistry (1721-1768)
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Philipp Friedrich Gmelin
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Philipp Friedrich Gmelin

Summary

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tübingen[2]. He was born on August 19, 1721[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on May 9, 1768[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was born in Tübingen[2].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin died in Tübingen[4].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was born on August 19, 1721[3].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was born on January 1, 1721[11].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin died on May 9, 1768[5].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin died on January 1, 1768[12].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's father was Johann Georg Gmelin[13].
  • A child of Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was Johann Friedrich Gmelin[14].
  • A child of Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was Christian Gottlieb Gmelin[15].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin worked as a chemist[6].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's professions included botanist[7].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin worked as a physician[9].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was botany[17].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was employed by University of Tübingen[18].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was educated at University of Tübingen[19].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's doctoral advisor was Burchard Mauchart[20].
  • A notable student of Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was Johann Friedrich Gmelin[21].
  • A notable student of Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin[22].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[25].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin is recorded as male[26].
  • Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tübingen[2], Philipp Friedrich Gmelin… Recorded date of birth include August 19, 1721[3] and January 1, 1721[11]. His father was Johann Georg Gmelin[13].

Education

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[19]. His doctoral advisor was Burchard Mauchart[20]. He studied under Burchard Mauchart[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9]. Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's field of work was botany[17]. He was employed by University of Tübingen[18]. Notable students include Johann Friedrich Gmelin[21], a botanist[29], 1748–1804[30], of Germany[31], specialised in botany[32] and Samuel Gottlieb Gmelin[22], an explorer[33], 1744–1774[34], of Russian Empire[35], specialised in botany[36]. He supervised Johann Friedrich Gmelin as a doctoral student[37].

Recognition

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

Personal Life

Children include Johann Friedrich Gmelin[14], a botanist[38], 1748–1804[39], of Germany[40], specialised in botany[41] and Christian Gottlieb Gmelin[15], a jurist[42], 1749–1818[43], of Germany[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 9, 1768[5] and January 1, 1768[12]. Philipp Friedrich Gmelin passed away in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

His notable doctoral advisees include Johann Friedrich Gmelin[47], a botanist[48], 1748–1804[49], of Germany[50], specialised in botany[51].

FAQs

Where was Philipp Friedrich Gmelin born?

Born in Tübingen[2], Philipp Friedrich Gmelin…

Where did Philipp Friedrich Gmelin die?

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin died in Tübingen[4].

Who were Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's parents?

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin's father was Johann Georg Gmelin[13].

What did Philipp Friedrich Gmelin do for work?

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin worked as chemist[6], botanist[7], university teacher[8], and physician[9].

Where did Philipp Friedrich Gmelin go to school?

Philipp Friedrich Gmelin was educated at University of Tübingen[19].

What awards did Philipp Friedrich Gmelin receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [27] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Gmelin, Philipp Friedrich. wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [22] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  27. [28] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.

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  1. [47] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [51] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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