Richard Hertwig

German zoologist (1850-1937)
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Richard Hertwig

Summary

Richard Hertwig is a human[1]. Born in Friedberg[2], he… he was born on +1850-09-23T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Schlederloh[4]. He died on +1937-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], zoologist[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Richard Hertwig's place of birth was Friedberg[2].
  • Richard Hertwig passed away in Schlederloh[4].
  • Richard Hertwig was born on +1850-09-23T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Hertwig died on +1937-10-03T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Richard Hertwig held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Richard Hertwig's professions included biologist[6].
  • Richard Hertwig worked as a zoologist[7].
  • Richard Hertwig's professions included anatomist[8].
  • Richard Hertwig worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Richard Hertwig's professions included botanist[10].
  • Among Richard Hertwig's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[13].
  • Richard Hertwig was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
  • Richard Hertwig was employed by University of Bonn[15].
  • Richard Hertwig was employed by University of Königsberg[16].
  • Richard Hertwig was educated at University of Bonn[17].
  • Richard Hertwig received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18].
  • Richard Hertwig received the Helmholtz Medal[19].
  • Richard Hertwig received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20].
  • Richard Hertwig was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[21].
  • Richard Hertwig was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Richard Hertwig was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[23].
  • Richard Hertwig was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Richard Hertwig was a member of National Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Richard Hertwig was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26].
  • Richard Hertwig's image is recorded as Richard Hertwig 1930.jpg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Friedberg[2], Richard Hertwig… he was born on +1850-09-23T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Richard Hertwig was educated at University of Bonn[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], zoologist[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and botanist[10]. Employers include Friedrich Schiller University Jena[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; University of Bonn[15], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1818[38], headquartered in Bonn[39]; and University of Königsberg[16], a university[40], in Kingdom of Prussia[41], founded in 1544[42]. Doctoral students include Stanislaus von Prowazek[43], a zoologist[44], 1875–1915[45], of Austria–Hungary[46], specialised in microbiology[47]; Todor Morov[48], a zoologist[49], 1877–1941[50], of Bulgaria[51]; Erwin Stresemann[52], a botanist[53], 1889–1972[54], of Germany[55], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[56], specialised in zoology[57]; and Mathilde Carmen Hertz[58], a biologist[59], 1891–1975[60], of Germany[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18], a civil decoration[62], in Prussia[63], founded in 1842[64]; Helmholtz Medal[19], a science award[65], in German Empire[66]; and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20], an order[67], in Germany[68], founded in 1980[69].

Personal Life

Richard Hertwig was affiliated with the German Fatherland Party[70].

Death and Burial

Richard Hertwig died on +1937-10-03T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Schlederloh[4].

Why It Matters

Richard Hertwig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

His notable doctoral advisees include Erwin Stresemann[73], a botanist[74], 1889–1972[75], of Germany[76], awarded the National Prize of East Germany[77], specialised in zoology[78]; Stanislaus von Prowazek[79], a zoologist[80], 1875–1915[81], of Austria–Hungary[82], specialised in microbiology[83]; and Mathilde Carmen Hertz[84], a biologist[85], 1891–1975[86], of Germany[87].

FAQs

Where was Richard Hertwig born?

Born in Friedberg[2], Richard Hertwig…

Where did Richard Hertwig die?

Richard Hertwig died in Schlederloh[4].

What did Richard Hertwig do for work?

Richard Hertwig worked as biologist[6], zoologist[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Richard Hertwig go to school?

Richard Hertwig was educated at University of Bonn[17].

What awards did Richard Hertwig receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18], Helmholtz Medal[19], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20].

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