Wilhelm Pfeil

German forestry scientist
Person human Q96749
Wilhelm Pfeil
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Wilhelm Pfeil

Summary

Wilhelm Pfeil is a human[1]. He was born in Friesdorf[2]. He was born on March 28, 1783[3]. He passed away in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4]. He died on September 4, 1859[5]. He worked as a forestry scientist[6], university teacher[7], entomologist[8], naturalist[9], and botanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Friesdorf[2], Wilhelm Pfeil…
  • Wilhelm Pfeil passed away in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil was born on March 28, 1783[3].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil died on September 4, 1859[5].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • German was Wilhelm Pfeil's native language[13].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil worked as a forestry scientist[6].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's professions included entomologist[8].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil worked as a naturalist[9].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's professions included botanist[10].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil held the position of Geheimrat[14].
  • Among Wilhelm Pfeil's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[17].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil is recorded as male[19].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Pfeil[21].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's archives at is recorded as Q76632734[22].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's residence is recorded as Germany[23].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's family name is recorded as Pfeil[24].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[25].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's given name is recorded as Leopold[26].
  • Wilhelm Pfeil's given name is recorded as Friedrich[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Pfeil's place of birth was Friesdorf[2]. He was born on March 28, 1783[3]. German was his native language[13].

Education

Wilhelm Pfeil's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include forestry scientist[6], university teacher[7], entomologist[8], naturalist[9], and botanist[10]. Wilhelm Pfeil was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15]. He held the position of Geheimrat[14].

Recognition

Wilhelm Pfeil received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[17].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Pfeil's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Pfeil died on September 4, 1859[5]. He died in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Wilhelm Pfeil include Wilhelm Leopold Pfeil Award[28], an award[29].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Pfeil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Wilhelm Leopold Pfeil Award[28], an award[29].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Pfeil born?

Born in Friesdorf[2], Wilhelm Pfeil…

Where did Wilhelm Pfeil die?

Wilhelm Pfeil died in Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój[4].

What did Wilhelm Pfeil do for work?

Wilhelm Pfeil worked as forestry scientist[6], university teacher[7], entomologist[8], naturalist[9], and botanist[10].

Where did Wilhelm Pfeil go to school?

Wilhelm Pfeil was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].

What awards did Wilhelm Pfeil receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation forestry scientist, university teacher, entomologist +2
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Cieplice Śląskie-Zdrój
    Native language German
    Citizenship
    Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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