Thomas Eisner
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Summary
Thomas Eisner was born on June 25, 1929[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on March 25, 2011[3], in Ithaca[4]. He worked as a biologist[5], entomologist[6], university teacher[7], ecologist[8], and scientific collector[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (137 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: May 25, 2011[11]
- Spouse: Maria Eisner[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Field of work: chemical ecology[14], entomology[15]
- Employer: Cornell University[16]
- Educated at: Harvard University[17], State University of New York at Plattsburgh[18]
- Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[19], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[20], Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[21], Harvard Centennial Medal[22], National Medal of Science[23], John J. Carty Award for the Advancement of Science[24], Karl Ritter von Frisch Medal[25], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[26]
- Member of: Royal Society[27], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[28], Academia Europaea[29], National Academy of Sciences[30], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], American Philosophical Society[32], European Academy of Sciences[33]
- Religion or worldview: atheism[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Cause of death: Parkinson's disease[36]
- Academic degree: doctorate[37]
- Residence: Ithaca[38]
- Family name: Eisner[39]
- Given name: Thomas[40]
- Official website: http://www.nbb.cornell.edu/neurobio/eisner/eisner.html[41]
- Work location: Ithaca[42]
- Manner of death: natural causes[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[44], German[45]
- Name in native language: Thomas Eisner[46]
Why It Matters
Thomas Eisner has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
FAQs
Where was Thomas Eisner born?
Thomas Eisner was born in Berlin[2].
Where did Thomas Eisner die?
Thomas Eisner passed away in Ithaca[4].
Who was Thomas Eisner married to?
Thomas Eisner's spouses include Maria Eisner[12].
What did Thomas Eisner do for work?
Thomas Eisner worked as a biologist[5], entomologist[6], university teacher[7], ecologist[8], and scientific collector[9].
Where did Thomas Eisner go to school?
Thomas Eisner was educated at Harvard University[17] and State University of New York at Plattsburgh[18].
What awards did Thomas Eisner receive?
Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement[20], Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement[21], and Harvard Centennial Medal[22].