Wilhelm Joest

German ethnologist, explorer and zoologist (1852-1897)
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Wilhelm Joest

Summary

Wilhelm Joest is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1852[3]. He passed away in Banks Islands[4]. He died on November 25, 1897[5]. He worked as an explorer[6] and ethnologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Joest's place of birth was Cologne[2].
  • Wilhelm Joest passed away in Banks Islands[4].
  • Wilhelm Joest was born on March 15, 1852[3].
  • Wilhelm Joest died on November 25, 1897[5].
  • Wilhelm Joest's father was Eduard Joest[9].
  • Wilhelm Joest held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Wilhelm Joest held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Wilhelm Joest's professions included explorer[6].
  • Wilhelm Joest worked as an ethnologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Joest held the position of volunteer serving one year[12].
  • Wilhelm Joest was educated at Heidelberg University[13].
  • Wilhelm Joest's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[14].
  • Wilhelm Joest's education included a stint at University of Bonn[15].
  • Wilhelm Joest's education included a stint at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[16].
  • Wilhelm Joest received the Professor[17].
  • Wilhelm Joest was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Wilhelm Joest was a member of Corps Guestphalia Bonn[19].
  • Wilhelm Joest was a member of Corps Guestphalia Heidelberg[20].
  • Wilhelm Joest was a member of Berlin Society for Anthropology, Ethnology, and Prehistory[21].
  • Wilhelm Joest is recorded as male[22].
  • Wilhelm Joest's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Wilhelm Joest's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Joest[24].
  • Wilhelm Joest's archives at is recorded as Rautenstrauch-Joest Museum[25].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].
  • Wilhelm Joest earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Joest's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on March 15, 1852[3]. His father was Eduard Joest[9].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[14], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; University of Bonn[15], a public research university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1818[37], headquartered in Bonn[38]; and Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[16], a gymnasium[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1825[41]. Wilhelm Joest earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6] and ethnologist[7]. Wilhelm Joest held the position of volunteer serving one year[12].

Recognition

Wilhelm Joest received the Professor[17].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Joest died on November 25, 1897[5]. He passed away in Banks Islands[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[26].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Joest has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Joest born?

Wilhelm Joest's place of birth was Cologne[2].

Where did Wilhelm Joest die?

Wilhelm Joest passed away in Banks Islands[4].

Who were Wilhelm Joest's parents?

Wilhelm Joest's father was Eduard Joest[9].

What did Wilhelm Joest do for work?

Wilhelm Joest worked as explorer[6] and ethnologist[7].

Where did Wilhelm Joest go to school?

Wilhelm Joest was educated at Heidelberg University[13], Frederick William University Berlin[14], University of Bonn[15], and Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[16].

What awards did Wilhelm Joest receive?

Honors received include Professor[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Joest, Wilhelm (ADB). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . Joest, Wilhelm (ADB). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . Joest, Wilhelm (ADB). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . www.leopoldina.org. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Kösener Corpslisten. wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Kösener Corpslisten. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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