Walther Flemming

German biologist (1843–1905)
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Walther Flemming
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Walther Flemming

Summary

Walther Flemming is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schwerin[2]. He was born on April 21, 1843[3]. He died in Kiel[4]. He died on August 4, 1905[5]. He worked as a biologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], and anatomist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schwerin[2], Walther Flemming…
  • Walther Flemming died in Kiel[4].
  • Walther Flemming was born on April 21, 1843[3].
  • Walther Flemming was born on April 21, 1813[11].
  • Walther Flemming died on August 4, 1905[5].
  • Walther Flemming held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[12].
  • Walther Flemming worked as a biologist[6].
  • Walther Flemming's professions included geneticist[7].
  • Walther Flemming's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Walther Flemming worked as an anatomist[9].
  • Walther Flemming held the position of professor[13].
  • Walther Flemming was employed by Kiel University[14].
  • Walther Flemming's education included a stint at University of Rostock[15].
  • Walther Flemming was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Walther Flemming was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[17].
  • Walther Flemming was a member of Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[18].
  • Walther Flemming was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Walther Flemming was a member of Burschenschaft Germania Tübingen[20].
  • Walther Flemming was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Walther Flemming is recorded as male[22].
  • Walther Flemming's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walther Flemming's Commons category is recorded as Walther Flemming[24].
  • Walther Flemming was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[25].
  • Walther Flemming's family name is recorded as Flemming[26].
  • Walther Flemming's given name is recorded as Walther[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Schwerin[2], Walther Flemming… Recorded date of birth include April 21, 1843[3] and April 21, 1813[11].

Education

Walther Flemming was educated at University of Rostock[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include biologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], and anatomist[9]. Walther Flemming was employed by Kiel University[14]. He held the position of professor[13].

Death and Burial

Walther Flemming died on August 4, 1905[5]. He died in Kiel[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Walther Flemming include Walther Flemming Medal[28], a science award[29], in Germany[30].

Why It Matters

Walther Flemming ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (204 views/month, #7,268 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

Entities named for him include Walther Flemming Medal[28], a science award[29], in Germany[30].

FAQs

Where was Walther Flemming born?

Walther Flemming's place of birth was Schwerin[2].

Where did Walther Flemming die?

Walther Flemming died in Kiel[4].

What did Walther Flemming do for work?

Walther Flemming worked as biologist[6], geneticist[7], university teacher[8], and anatomist[9].

Where did Walther Flemming go to school?

Walther Flemming was educated at University of Rostock[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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