Theodore Edward Cantor

Danish zoologist (1809-1860)
Person human Q1386345
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Theodore Edward Cantor

Summary

Theodore Edward Cantor is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on January 1, 1809[3]. He passed away in British Raj[4]. He died on January 1, 1860[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], zoologist[7], ichthyologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and physician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodore Edward Cantor's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor died in British Raj[4].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor was born on January 1, 1809[3].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor died on January 1, 1860[5].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[12].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's professions included botanist[6].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's professions included zoologist[7].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's professions included ichthyologist[8].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's professions included scientific illustrator[9].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's professions included physician[10].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's field of work was zoology[13].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's field of work was botany[14].
  • Among Theodore Edward Cantor's employers was East India Company[15].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor is recorded as male[17].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's Commons category is recorded as Theodore Edward Cantor[19].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's family name is recorded as Cantor[20].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's given name is recorded as Theodore[21].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's author citation is recorded as Cantor[22].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[23].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's Commons Creator page is recorded as Theodore Edward Cantor[24].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'da', 'text': 'Theodore Edward Cantor'}[25].
  • Theodore Edward Cantor's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Theodore Edward Cantor… he was born on January 1, 1809[3].

Education

Theodore Edward Cantor was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], zoologist[7], ichthyologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and physician[10]. Fields of work include zoology[13], a branch of biology[27] and botany[14], an academic discipline[28]. Among Theodore Edward Cantor's employers was East India Company[15].

Death and Burial

Theodore Edward Cantor died on January 1, 1860[5]. He passed away in British Raj[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Theodore Edward Cantor include Asian giant softshell turtle[29], a taxon[30] and Bregmaceros cantori[31], a taxon[32].

Why It Matters

Theodore Edward Cantor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Asian giant softshell turtle[29], a taxon[30] and Bregmaceros cantori[31], a taxon[32].

FAQs

Where was Theodore Edward Cantor born?

Theodore Edward Cantor was born in Copenhagen[2].

Where did Theodore Edward Cantor die?

Theodore Edward Cantor passed away in British Raj[4].

What did Theodore Edward Cantor do for work?

Theodore Edward Cantor worked as botanist[6], zoologist[7], ichthyologist[8], scientific illustrator[9], and physician[10].

Where did Theodore Edward Cantor go to school?

Theodore Edward Cantor was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . nhm.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . nhm.ac.uk. Retrieved . nhm.ac.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [29] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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