Theodor Boveri

German geneticist (1862-1915)
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Theodor Boveri
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Theodor Boveri

Summary

Theodor Boveri is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bamberg[2]. He was born on October 12, 1862[3]. He passed away in Würzburg[4]. He died on October 15, 1915[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], university teacher[7], and geneticist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bamberg[2], Theodor Boveri…
  • Theodor Boveri died in Würzburg[4].
  • Theodor Boveri was born on October 12, 1862[3].
  • Theodor Boveri died on October 15, 1915[5].
  • Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Bamberg[10].
  • Among Theodor Boveri's spouses was Margret Boveri[11].
  • A child of Theodor Boveri was Margret Boveri[12].
  • Theodor Boveri held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[13].
  • Theodor Boveri worked as a zoologist[6].
  • Theodor Boveri worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Theodor Boveri worked as a geneticist[8].
  • Theodor Boveri was employed by University of Würzburg[14].
  • Theodor Boveri's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].
  • A notable student of Theodor Boveri was Nettie Stevens[16].
  • Theodor Boveri received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].
  • Theodor Boveri received the Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille[18].
  • Theodor Boveri was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Theodor Boveri was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Theodor Boveri was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Theodor Boveri was a member of National Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Theodor Boveri is recorded as male[23].
  • Theodor Boveri's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Theodor Boveri's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Boveri[25].
  • Theodor Boveri's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[26].
  • Theodor Boveri's family name is recorded as Boveri[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bamberg[2], Theodor Boveri… he was born on October 12, 1862[3].

Education

Theodor Boveri's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], university teacher[7], and geneticist[8]. Theodor Boveri was employed by University of Würzburg[14]. A notable student of him was Nettie Stevens[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17], an order[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1980[30] and Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille[18], an award[31], in Austria[32], founded in 1912[33].

Personal Life

Among Theodor Boveri's spouses was Margret Boveri[11]. A child of him was Margret Boveri[12].

Death and Burial

Theodor Boveri died on October 15, 1915[5]. He passed away in Würzburg[4]. He is buried at Hauptfriedhof Bamberg[10].

Why It Matters

Theodor Boveri ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (129 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

He has been cited as an influence by Kristine Bonnevie[36], a zoologist[37], 1872–1948[38], of Norway[39], awarded the King's Medal of Merit[40] and Alice Middleton Boring[41], a biologist[42], 1883–1955[43], of United States[44], specialised in cell biology[45].

He is credited with the discovery of centrosome[46], a cellular component[47].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Boveri born?

Theodor Boveri's place of birth was Bamberg[2].

Where did Theodor Boveri die?

Theodor Boveri died in Würzburg[4].

Who was Theodor Boveri married to?

Theodor Boveri's spouses include Margret Boveri[11].

What did Theodor Boveri do for work?

Theodor Boveri worked as zoologist[6], university teacher[7], and geneticist[8].

Where did Theodor Boveri go to school?

Theodor Boveri was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].

What awards did Theodor Boveri receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17] and Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille[18].

Who did Theodor Boveri influence?

Theodor Boveri has been cited as an influence by Kristine Bonnevie[36] and Alice Middleton Boring[41].

What did Theodor Boveri discover?

Theodor Boveri is credited as discoverer of centrosome[46].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Wladimir Timopheevich Schewiakoff (1859–1930): An Investigation of Protists of the Gulf of Naples. The Life Long Story. Part II. In Soviet Russia. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . opacplus.bsb-muenchen.de. opacplus.bsb-muenchen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [46] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [47] . 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. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation zoologist, university teacher, geneticist
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    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Award received Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille
    Family name Boveri
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