Wilhelm Dames
German paleontologist and geologist (1843–1898)
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Summary
Wilhelm Dames was born on June 9, 1843[1], in Słupsk[2]. He died on December 22, 1898[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a paleontologist[5], geologist[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (30 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Alter Friedhof der Zwölf-Apostel-Gemeinde[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[10]
- Employer: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[11], Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[12]
- Educated at: Frederick William University Berlin[13], University of Wrocław[14]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[15], Royal Physiographic Society in Lund[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Dames[18]
- Family name: Dames[19]
- Given name: Wilhelm[20]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[22]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
- Commons Creator page: Wilhelm Dames[24]
- Name in native language: Wilhelm Dames[25]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject MfN Berlin Names[26]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Dames has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Dames born?
Wilhelm Dames's place of birth was Słupsk[2].
Where did Wilhelm Dames die?
Wilhelm Dames passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Wilhelm Dames do for work?
Wilhelm Dames worked as a paleontologist[5], geologist[6], and university teacher[7].
Where did Wilhelm Dames go to school?
Wilhelm Dames was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[13] and University of Wrocław[14].