Wilhelm Troll

German botanist and university teacher (1897-1978)
Person human Q121525
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Wilhelm Troll

Summary

Wilhelm Troll is a human[1]. He was born in Munich[2]. He was born on November 3, 1897[3]. He died in Mainz[4]. He died on December 28, 1978[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Troll's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Wilhelm Troll passed away in Mainz[4].
  • Wilhelm Troll was born on November 3, 1897[3].
  • Wilhelm Troll died on December 28, 1978[5].
  • Wilhelm Troll's father was Theodor J. Troll[10].
  • Wilhelm Troll held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wilhelm Troll's professions included botanist[6].
  • Wilhelm Troll's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Wilhelm Troll worked as a botanical collector[8].
  • Wilhelm Troll was employed by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[12].
  • Wilhelm Troll was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • Wilhelm Troll's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
  • Wilhelm Troll received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[15].
  • Wilhelm Troll was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[16].
  • Wilhelm Troll was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Wilhelm Troll was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[18].
  • Wilhelm Troll is recorded as male[19].
  • Wilhelm Troll's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Wilhelm Troll supervised Theo Eckardt as a doctoral student[21].
  • Wilhelm Troll's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Troll[22].
  • Wilhelm Troll's archives at is recorded as Mainz university archive[23].
  • Wilhelm Troll's family name is recorded as Troll[24].
  • Wilhelm Troll's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[25].
  • Wilhelm Troll's work location is recorded as Mainz[26].
  • Wilhelm Troll's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Troll's place of birth was Munich[2]. He was born on November 3, 1897[3]. His father was Theodor J. Troll[10].

Education

Wilhelm Troll was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8]. Employers include Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[12], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Mainz[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35]. Wilhelm Troll supervised Theo Eckardt as a doctoral student[21].

Recognition

Wilhelm Troll received the Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[15].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Troll died on December 28, 1978[5]. He died in Mainz[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Troll ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Troll born?

Wilhelm Troll was born in Munich[2].

Where did Wilhelm Troll die?

Wilhelm Troll died in Mainz[4].

Who were Wilhelm Troll's parents?

Wilhelm Troll's father was Theodor J. Troll[10].

What did Wilhelm Troll do for work?

Wilhelm Troll worked as botanist[6], university teacher[7], and botanical collector[8].

Where did Wilhelm Troll go to school?

Wilhelm Troll was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].

What awards did Wilhelm Troll receive?

Honors received include Knight in the Order of the Holy Sepulchre[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation botanist, university teacher, botanical collector
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