Pieter van Romburgh

Dutch chemist and botanist (1855-1945)
Person human Q1463162
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Pieter van Romburgh

Summary

Pieter van Romburgh is a human[1]. Born in Leiden[2], he… he was born on September 30, 1855[3]. He passed away in Baarn[4]. He died on May 27, 1945[5]. He worked as a chemist[6], university teacher[7], civil servant[8], and botanist[9].

Key Facts

  • Pieter van Romburgh's place of birth was Leiden[2].
  • Pieter van Romburgh passed away in Baarn[4].
  • Pieter van Romburgh died in Baarn[10].
  • Pieter van Romburgh was born on September 30, 1855[3].
  • Pieter van Romburgh was born on January 1, 1855[11].
  • Pieter van Romburgh died on May 27, 1945[5].
  • A child of Pieter van Romburgh was Q136474670[12].
  • Pieter van Romburgh held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[13].
  • Dutch was Pieter van Romburgh's native language[14].
  • Pieter van Romburgh worked as a chemist[6].
  • Pieter van Romburgh worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Pieter van Romburgh's professions included civil servant[8].
  • Pieter van Romburgh's professions included botanist[9].
  • Pieter van Romburgh held the position of rector of Utrecht University[15].
  • Pieter van Romburgh was employed by Utrecht University[16].
  • Pieter van Romburgh was educated at Leiden University[17].
  • Pieter van Romburgh's doctoral advisor was Antoine Paul Nicolas Franchimont[18].
  • Pieter van Romburgh received the Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[19].
  • Pieter van Romburgh received the Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[20].
  • Pieter van Romburgh received the 3rd Class Order of the Crown[21].
  • Pieter van Romburgh received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[22].
  • Pieter van Romburgh was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Pieter van Romburgh is recorded as male[24].
  • Pieter van Romburgh's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Pieter van Romburgh supervised A.J. Ultee as a doctoral student[26].

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Origins and Family

Pieter van Romburgh's place of birth was Leiden[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 30, 1855[3] and January 1, 1855[11]. Dutch was his native language[14].

Education

Pieter van Romburgh was educated at Leiden University[17]. His doctoral advisor was Antoine Paul Nicolas Franchimont[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include chemist[6], university teacher[7], civil servant[8], and botanist[9]. Among Pieter van Romburgh's employers was Utrecht University[16]. He held the position of rector of Utrecht University[15]. Doctoral students include A.J. Ultee[26], a chemist[27], 1878–1964[28], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[29]; Barend Coenraad Petrus Jansen[30], a chemist[31], 1884–1962[32], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[33], awarded the doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[34], specialised in pharmacology[35]; Joan Willem le Heux[36]; Gerrit de Bruin[37]; Jan Bernard Buijs[38]; and Hendrik Leonard Bungenberg de Jong[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[19], a grade of an order[40], in Netherlands[41], founded in 1815[42]; Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[20], a grade of an order[43], in Netherlands[44], founded in 1892[45]; 3rd Class Order of the Crown[21], a grade of an order[46], in Prussia[47]; and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[22], a grade of an order[48], in Russian Empire[49].

Personal Life

A child of Pieter van Romburgh was Q136474670[12].

Death and Burial

Pieter van Romburgh died on May 27, 1945[5]. Recorded place of death include Baarn[4], a municipality of the Netherlands[50], in Netherlands[51].

FAQs

Where was Pieter van Romburgh born?

Pieter van Romburgh's place of birth was Leiden[2].

Where did Pieter van Romburgh die?

Pieter van Romburgh passed away in Baarn[4].

What did Pieter van Romburgh do for work?

Pieter van Romburgh worked as chemist[6], university teacher[7], civil servant[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Pieter van Romburgh go to school?

Pieter van Romburgh was educated at Leiden University[17].

What awards did Pieter van Romburgh receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion[19], Commander of the Order of Orange-Nassau[20], 3rd Class Order of the Crown[21], and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[22].

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  22. [30] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  24. [37] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  26. [39] . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  27. [23] . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [11] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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