Robert von Schlagintweit

German explorer (1833–1885)
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Robert von Schlagintweit

Summary

Robert von Schlagintweit is a human[1]. His place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on October 24, 1833[3]. He passed away in Giessen[4]. He died on June 6, 1885[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], photographer[7], geographer[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Robert von Schlagintweit…
  • Robert von Schlagintweit died in Giessen[4].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit was born on October 24, 1833[3].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit was born on October 27, 1833[12].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit was born on December 24, 1833[13].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit died on June 6, 1885[5].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's father was Wilhelm August Joseph Schlagintweit[14].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit worked as an explorer[6].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's professions included photographer[7].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's professions included geographer[8].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit worked as a botanical collector[9].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Among Robert von Schlagintweit's employers was University of Giessen[16].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit received the Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[17].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit received the Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[18].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit was a member of Royal Academy of Exact, Physical and Natural Sciences[19].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit was a member of Schlagintweit brothers[20].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit is recorded as male[21].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's Commons category is recorded as Robert von Schlagintweit[23].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[24].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's family name is recorded as Schlagintweit[25].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's given name is recorded as Robert[26].
  • Robert von Schlagintweit's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Munich[2], Robert von Schlagintweit… Recorded date of birth include October 24, 1833[3], October 27, 1833[12], and December 24, 1833[13]. His father was Wilhelm August Joseph Schlagintweit[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], photographer[7], geographer[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10]. Robert von Schlagintweit was employed by University of Giessen[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[17], a science award[28], in France[29], founded in 1829[30] and Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[18], an award[31].

Death and Burial

Robert von Schlagintweit died on June 6, 1885[5]. He died in Giessen[4].

Why It Matters

Robert von Schlagintweit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Robert von Schlagintweit born?

Robert von Schlagintweit was born in Munich[2].

Where did Robert von Schlagintweit die?

Robert von Schlagintweit passed away in Giessen[4].

Who were Robert von Schlagintweit's parents?

Robert von Schlagintweit's father was Wilhelm August Joseph Schlagintweit[14].

What did Robert von Schlagintweit do for work?

Robert von Schlagintweit worked as explorer[6], photographer[7], geographer[8], botanical collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

What awards did Robert von Schlagintweit receive?

Honors received include Grande Médaille d'Or des Explorations[17] and Gold medal of the Royal proof of gratitude[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . kanselarijmuseum.nl. kanselarijmuseum.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [23] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . rac.es. rac.es. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [13] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-05-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 4214
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ [[Property:P14397]]: 4214, Matched to [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/entry/290071932|Robert Schlagintweit (#290071932)]] in [[:toollabs:mix-n-match/#/catalog/7918|‎Darwin Corre"
  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, photographer, geographer +2
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32155|batch #32155]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (37)"
  3. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Sex or gender male
    Collection items at Herbarium, Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, Natural History Museum
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30853|batch #30853]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (8)"
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