Walo Koch

Swiss botanist (1896–1956)
Person human Q121938
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Walo Koch

Summary

Walo Koch is a human[1]. Born in Laufenburg[2], he… he was born on November 29, 1896[3]. He died in Poschiavo[4]. He died on July 18, 1956[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Walo Koch's place of birth was Laufenburg[2].
  • Walo Koch passed away in Poschiavo[4].
  • Walo Koch was born on November 29, 1896[3].
  • Walo Koch died on July 18, 1956[5].
  • Walo Koch held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Walo Koch's professions included botanist[6].
  • Walo Koch worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Walo Koch worked as a botanical collector[8].
  • Among Walo Koch's employers was ETH Zurich[11].
  • Walo Koch's education included a stint at ETH Zurich[12].
  • A notable student of Walo Koch was Alfred Kurth[13].
  • Walo Koch is recorded as male[14].
  • Walo Koch's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walo Koch's Commons category is recorded as Walo Koch (botanist)[16].
  • Walo Koch's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[17].
  • Walo Koch's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[18].
  • Walo Koch's archives at is recorded as ETH Zurich University Archives[19].
  • Walo Koch's family name is recorded as Koch[20].
  • Walo Koch's given name is recorded as Walo[21].
  • Walo Koch's work location is recorded as Zurich[22].
  • Walo Koch studied under Paul Jaccard[23].
  • Walo Koch studied under Carl Joseph Schröter[24].
  • Walo Koch's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Laufenburg[25].
  • Walo Koch's collection items at is recorded as Zürich Herbaria[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Laufenburg[2], Walo Koch… he was born on November 29, 1896[3].

Education

Walo Koch was educated at ETH Zurich[12]. Studied under Paul Jaccard[23], a botanist[27], 1868–1944[28], of Switzerland[29], specialised in plant physiology[30] and Carl Joseph Schröter[24], a botanist[31], 1855–1939[32], of Kingdom of Württemberg[33], awarded the Honorary doctor at the University of Bern[34], specialised in botany[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. Walo Koch was employed by ETH Zurich[11]. A notable student of him was Alfred Kurth[13].

Death and Burial

Walo Koch died on July 18, 1956[5]. He passed away in Poschiavo[4].

Why It Matters

Walo Koch is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Walo Koch born?

Walo Koch's place of birth was Laufenburg[2].

Where did Walo Koch die?

Walo Koch died in Poschiavo[4].

What did Walo Koch do for work?

Walo Koch worked as botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8].

Where did Walo Koch go to school?

Walo Koch was educated at ETH Zurich[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  10. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Retrieved . vls.hsa.ethz.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Bionomia. bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name → Koch
    Archives at → ETH Zurich University Archives, ETH Zurich University Archives, ETH Zurich University Archives
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