Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle

Swiss botanist (1868-1920)
Person human Q3431395
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Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle

Summary

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle is a human[1]. Born in Walton-on-Thames[2], he… he was born on +1868-12-08T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Geneva[4]. He died on +1920-05-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], biologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's place of birth was Walton-on-Thames[2].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle died in Geneva[4].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle was born on +1868-12-08T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle died on +1920-05-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries‎[10].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's father was Casimir de Candolle[11].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle worked as a botanist[6].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's professions included biologist[7].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's professions included botanical collector[8].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's field of work was botany[13].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle held the position of consul[14].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle was educated at Leipzig University[15].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle was educated at Heidelberg University[16].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's education included a stint at Rugby School[17].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's image is recorded as Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle.jpg[19].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 7248159248234904870000[22].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's GND ID is recorded as 117672122[23].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's Commons category is recorded as Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle[24].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's botanist author abbreviation is recorded as Aug.DC.[25].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's residence is recorded as Switzerland[26].
  • Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's IPNI author ID is recorded as 2067-1[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Walton-on-Thames[2], Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle… he was born on +1868-12-08T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Casimir de Candolle[11].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[15], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31]; Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and Rugby School[17], a public school[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1567[38], headquartered in Rugby[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], biologist[7], and botanical collector[8]. Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's field of work was botany[13]. He held the position of consul[14].

Personal Life

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's religion is recorded as reformed[18].

Death and Burial

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle died on +1920-05-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Geneva[4]. Burial took place at Cemetery of Chêne-Bougeries‎[10].

Why It Matters

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle born?

Born in Walton-on-Thames[2], Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle…

Where did Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle die?

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle passed away in Geneva[4].

Who were Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's parents?

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle's father was Casimir de Candolle[11].

What did Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle do for work?

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle worked as botanist[6], biologist[7], and botanical collector[8].

Where did Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle go to school?

Richard Émile Augustin de Candolle was educated at Leipzig University[15], Heidelberg University[16], and Rugby School[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [19] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  4. [20] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Geneva cemeteries – history and guide. wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. hls-dhs-dss.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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