Walther Gothan

German archaeologist, botanist and paleontologist (1879-1954)
Person human Q105203
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Walther Gothan

Summary

Walther Gothan is a human[1]. Born in Woldegk[2], he… he was born on August 26, 1879[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on December 30, 1954[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6], botanist[7], paleontologist[8], university teacher[9], and geologist[10]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Walther Gothan was born in Woldegk[2].
  • Walther Gothan passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Walther Gothan was born on August 26, 1879[3].
  • Walther Gothan was born on January 1, 1879[12].
  • Walther Gothan was born on August 28, 1879[13].
  • Walther Gothan died on December 30, 1954[5].
  • Walther Gothan died on January 1, 1954[14].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[15].
  • Walther Gothan held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Walther Gothan's professions included archaeologist[6].
  • Walther Gothan's professions included botanist[7].
  • Walther Gothan's professions included paleontologist[8].
  • Walther Gothan's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Walther Gothan's professions included geologist[10].
  • Walther Gothan's professions included paleobotanist[17].
  • Among Walther Gothan's employers was Technische Universität Berlin[18].
  • Among Walther Gothan's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Walther Gothan was employed by German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[20].
  • Walther Gothan was employed by Preussische Geologische Landesanstalt[21].
  • Walther Gothan's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22].
  • Walther Gothan was educated at Bergakademie Berlin[23].
  • Walther Gothan's education included a stint at Clausthal University of Technology[24].
  • Walther Gothan received the Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[25].
  • Walther Gothan was a member of Paläontologische Gesellschaft[26].
  • Walther Gothan was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Walther Gothan's place of birth was Woldegk[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 26, 1879[3], January 1, 1879[12], and August 28, 1879[13].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; Bergakademie Berlin[23], a university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1770[34]; and Clausthal University of Technology[24], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1775[37]. Walther Gothan studied under Henry Potonié[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6], botanist[7], paleontologist[8], university teacher[9], geologist[10], and paleobotanist[17]. Employers include Technische Universität Berlin[18], a public research university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1946[41], headquartered in Technische Universität Berlin, Hauptgebäude[42]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1809[45], headquartered in Berlin[46]; German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[20], a research institute[47], in German Democratic Republic[48], founded in 1946[49], headquartered in East Berlin[50]; and Preussische Geologische Landesanstalt[21], a government agency[51], in Kingdom of Prussia[52], founded in 1873[53], headquartered in Q435493[54].

Recognition

Walther Gothan received the Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 30, 1954[5] and January 1, 1954[14]. Walther Gothan died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof Heerstraße[15].

Why It Matters

Walther Gothan is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Walther Gothan born?

Walther Gothan's place of birth was Woldegk[2].

Where did Walther Gothan die?

Walther Gothan died in Berlin[4].

What did Walther Gothan do for work?

Walther Gothan worked as archaeologist[6], botanist[7], paleontologist[8], university teacher[9], and geologist[10].

Where did Walther Gothan go to school?

Walther Gothan was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[22], Bergakademie Berlin[23], and Clausthal University of Technology[24].

What awards did Walther Gothan receive?

Honors received include Leopold-von-Buch-Plaque[25].

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  25. [14] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [38] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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