Theodor Koch-Grunberg

German ethnologist (1872-1924)
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Theodor Koch-Grunberg

Summary

Theodor Koch-Grunberg is a human[1]. He was born in Grünberg[2]. He was born on April 9, 1872[3]. He passed away in Brazil[4]. He died on October 8, 1924[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], explorer[8], ethnologist[9], and traveler[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg was born in Grünberg[2].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg passed away in Brazil[4].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg was born on April 9, 1872[3].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg was born on January 1, 1872[12].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg died on October 8, 1924[5].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg died on January 1, 1924[13].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg worked as an explorer[8].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg worked as an ethnologist[9].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's professions included traveler[10].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's professions included film producer[15].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's field of work was ethnology[16].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's field of work was travel[17].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg held the position of museum director[18].
  • Among Theodor Koch-Grunberg's employers was University of Freiburg[19].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[20].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg was a member of Landsmannschaft Darmstadtia Gießen[21].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg is recorded as male[22].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Koch-Grünberg[24].
  • The cause of death was malaria[25].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's family name is recorded as Koch-Grünberg[26].
  • Theodor Koch-Grunberg's given name is recorded as Theodor[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Koch-Grunberg's place of birth was Grünberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 9, 1872[3] and January 1, 1872[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], explorer[8], ethnologist[9], traveler[10], and film producer[15]. Fields of work include ethnology[16], a branch of anthropology[28] and travel[17]. Theodor Koch-Grunberg was employed by University of Freiburg[19]. He held the position of museum director[18].

Recognition

Theodor Koch-Grunberg received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 8, 1924[5] and January 1, 1924[13]. Theodor Koch-Grunberg passed away in Brazil[4]. The cause of death was malaria[25].

Why It Matters

Theodor Koch-Grunberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Koch-Grunberg born?

Theodor Koch-Grunberg's place of birth was Grünberg[2].

Where did Theodor Koch-Grunberg die?

Theodor Koch-Grunberg passed away in Brazil[4].

What did Theodor Koch-Grunberg do for work?

Theodor Koch-Grunberg worked as anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], explorer[8], ethnologist[9], and traveler[10].

What awards did Theodor Koch-Grunberg receive?

Honors received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . sammlung-digital.lindenmuseum.de. Retrieved . sammlung-digital.lindenmuseum.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . online image library Nederlands Fotomuseum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [13] . online image library Nederlands Fotomuseum. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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