Richard Goldschmidt
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Summary
Richard Goldschmidt was born on April 12, 1878[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on April 24, 1958[3], in Berkeley[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], zoologist[6], botanist[7], geneticist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (430 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[11], United States[12]
- Field of work: genetics[13]
- Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], University of California, Berkeley[15]
- Educated at: Heidelberg University[16], Goethe-Gymnasium[17]
- Doctoral advisor: Otto Bütschli[18]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[19], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[20], Silliman Memorial Lectures[21], Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23], Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25], National Academy of Sciences[26], Japan Academy[27]
- Religion or worldview: Judaism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Doctoral student: Paul Buchner[30], Käte Pariser[31]
- Archives at: Bancroft Library[32]
- Family name: Goldschmidt[33]
- Given name: Richard[34]
- Significant event: Emigration from Nazi Germany 1933-1945[35]
- Work location: Berlin[36], Tokyo[37], Berkeley[38], Munich[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[40], Richard Benedict Goldschmidt: April 12, 1878-April 24, 1958[41], Goldschmidt, Richard Benedict (1878-1958), geneticist[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43]
- Name in native language: Richard Goldschmidt[44]
Why It Matters
Richard Goldschmidt has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
His notable doctoral advisees include Paul Buchner[47], a zoologist[48], 1886–1978[49], of Germany[50], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[51].
FAQs
Where was Richard Goldschmidt born?
Richard Goldschmidt was born in Frankfurt[2].
Where did Richard Goldschmidt die?
Richard Goldschmidt died in Berkeley[4].
What did Richard Goldschmidt do for work?
Richard Goldschmidt worked as a biologist[5], zoologist[6], botanist[7], geneticist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Richard Goldschmidt go to school?
Richard Goldschmidt was educated at Heidelberg University[16] and Goethe-Gymnasium[17].
What awards did Richard Goldschmidt receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], honorary doctor of the University of Madrid Complutense[20], Silliman Memorial Lectures[21], and Honorary Fellow of the Royal Society Te Apārangi[22].