Victor von Plessen

German ornithologist (1900-1980)
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Victor von Plessen

Summary

Victor von Plessen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sierhagen[2]. He was born on October 23, 1900[3]. He passed away in Gut Wahlstorf[4]. He died on December 16, 1980[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], zoological collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Key Facts

  • Victor von Plessen was born in Sierhagen[2].
  • Victor von Plessen passed away in Gut Wahlstorf[4].
  • Victor von Plessen was born on October 23, 1900[3].
  • Victor von Plessen died on December 16, 1980[5].
  • Victor von Plessen held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Victor von Plessen's professions included explorer[6].
  • Victor von Plessen's professions included ornithologist[7].
  • Victor von Plessen's professions included zoologist[8].
  • Victor von Plessen worked as a zoological collector[9].
  • Victor von Plessen's professions included scientific collector[10].
  • Victor von Plessen received the Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[12].
  • Victor von Plessen is recorded as male[13].
  • Victor von Plessen's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Victor von Plessen's given name is recorded as Victor[15].
  • Victor von Plessen's work location is recorded as Borneo[16].
  • Victor von Plessen's floruit is recorded as January 1, 1937[17].
  • Victor von Plessen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[18].
  • Victor von Plessen's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[19].
  • Victor von Plessen's copyright status as a creator is recorded as works protected by copyrights[20].
  • Victor von Plessen's collection items at is recorded as National Museum of World Cultures[21].
  • Victor von Plessen's collection items at is recorded as Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[22].
  • Victor von Plessen's collection items at is recorded as Gut Wahlstorf[23].
  • Victor von Plessen's collection items at is recorded as National Museum of Natural History[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sierhagen[2], Victor von Plessen… he was born on October 23, 1900[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], zoological collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

Recognition

Victor von Plessen received the Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[12].

Death and Burial

Victor von Plessen died on December 16, 1980[5]. He passed away in Gut Wahlstorf[4].

FAQs

Where was Victor von Plessen born?

Born in Sierhagen[2], Victor von Plessen…

Where did Victor von Plessen die?

Victor von Plessen passed away in Gut Wahlstorf[4].

What did Victor von Plessen do for work?

Victor von Plessen worked as explorer[6], ornithologist[7], zoologist[8], zoological collector[9], and scientific collector[10].

What awards did Victor von Plessen receive?

Honors received include Honorary Knight of the Order of St John[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . NMVW-collection website. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Bionomia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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