Adelbert von Chamisso
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Summary
Adelbert von Chamisso was born on January 30, 1781[1], in Châlons-en-Champagne[2]. He died on August 21, 1838[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], poet[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,215 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1781[11]
- Date of death: January 1, 1838[12]
- Place of burial: Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[13]
- Father: Louis Marie de Chamisso de Boncourt[14]
- Mother: Marie Anne Gargam[15]
- Spouse: Antonie Piaste[16]
- Child: Max de Chamisso de Boncourt[17], Ernst Chamisso de Boncourt[18], Hermann Freimund von Chamisso[19], Adolph von Chamisso[20], Louise von Chamisso[21]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of France[22], Kingdom of Prussia[23]
- Occupation: naturalist[24], zoologist[25], explorer[26], curator[27], botanical collector[28], military officer[29], scientific collector[30]
- Field of work: botany[31], zoology[32]
- Employer: Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[33]
- Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[34], Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[35]
- Notable work: Peter Schlemihl[36]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[37], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[38]
- Sex or gender: male[39]
- Commons category: Adelbert von Chamisso[40]
- Archives at: Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[41], Märkisches Museum[42], Berlin State Library[43]
- Cause of death: lung cancer[44]
- Residence: Friedrichstraße[45]
- Family name: Chamisso[46]
- Given name: Adelbert[47]
- Author citation (zoology): Chamisso[48]
- Topic's main category: Category:Adelbert von Chamisso[49]
- Commons gallery: Adelbert von Chamisso[50]
- Work location: Berlin[51]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Adelbert von Chamisso include Philodryas chamissonis[52], a taxon[53]; Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[54], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1985[57]; Chamissoplatz[58], a square[59], in Germany[60]; Adelbert von Chamisso Prize (complimentary gift)[61], an award[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1985[64]; and Adelbert von Chamisso Prize (award of sponsorship)[65], an award[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1985[68].
Why It Matters
Adelbert von Chamisso has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[69] He is known by 72 alternative names across languages and contexts.[70]
Works attributed to him include Peter Schlemihl[71], a literary work[72], founded in 1813[73]. Entities named for him include Philodryas chamissonis[52], a taxon[53]; Adelbert von Chamisso Prize[54], a literary award[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1985[57]; Chamissoplatz[58], a square[59], in Germany[60]; Adelbert von Chamisso Prize (complimentary gift)[61], an award[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1985[64]; and Adelbert von Chamisso Prize (award of sponsorship)[65], an award[66], in Germany[67], founded in 1985[68].
FAQs
Where was Adelbert von Chamisso born?
Adelbert von Chamisso's place of birth was Châlons-en-Champagne[2].
Where did Adelbert von Chamisso die?
Adelbert von Chamisso passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Adelbert von Chamisso's parents?
Adelbert von Chamisso's father was Louis Marie de Chamisso de Boncourt[14]. Adelbert von Chamisso's mother was Marie Anne Gargam[15].
Who was Adelbert von Chamisso married to?
Adelbert von Chamisso's spouses include Antonie Piaste[16].
What did Adelbert von Chamisso do for work?
Adelbert von Chamisso worked as a botanist[5], poet[6], pteridologist[7], bryologist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Adelbert von Chamisso go to school?
Adelbert von Chamisso was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[34] and Französisches Gymnasium Berlin[35].