Dorothea Pertz

English botanist (1859-1939)
Person human Q18527799
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Dorothea Pertz

Summary

Dorothea Pertz is a human[1]. Her place of birth was London[2]. She was born on March 14, 1859[3]. She passed away in Cambridge[4]. She died on March 6, 1939[5]. She worked as a botanist[6], physiologist[7], university teacher[8], science writer[9], and illustrator[10]. She has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Dorothea Pertz's place of birth was London[2].
  • Dorothea Pertz died in Cambridge[4].
  • Dorothea Pertz was born on March 14, 1859[3].
  • Dorothea Pertz died on March 6, 1939[5].
  • Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].
  • Dorothea Pertz's father was Georg Heinrich Pertz[13].
  • Dorothea Pertz's mother was Leonora Pertz[14].
  • Dorothea Pertz held citizenship in United Kingdom[15].
  • Dorothea Pertz held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Dorothea Pertz's professions included botanist[6].
  • Dorothea Pertz worked as a physiologist[7].
  • Dorothea Pertz's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Dorothea Pertz worked as a science writer[9].
  • Dorothea Pertz worked as an illustrator[10].
  • Dorothea Pertz was educated at Newnham College[17].
  • Dorothea Pertz received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].
  • Dorothea Pertz is recorded as female[19].
  • Dorothea Pertz's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Dorothea Pertz's family name is recorded as Q37104518[21].
  • Dorothea Pertz's given name is recorded as Dorothea[22].
  • Dorothea Pertz's given name is recorded as Frances[23].
  • Dorothea Pertz's given name is recorded as Matilda[24].
  • Dorothea Pertz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Dorothea Pertz's nickname is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Dora'}[26].
  • Dorothea Pertz's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'en', 'text': 'Dorothea Frances Matilda Pertz'}[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Dorothea Pertz's place of birth was London[2]. She was born on March 14, 1859[3]. Her father was Georg Heinrich Pertz[13]. Her mother was Leonora Pertz[14].

Education

Dorothea Pertz was educated at Newnham College[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physiologist[7], university teacher[8], science writer[9], and illustrator[10].

Recognition

Dorothea Pertz received the Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

Death and Burial

Dorothea Pertz died on March 6, 1939[5]. She died in Cambridge[4]. Burial took place at Brookwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Dorothea Pertz has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] She is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Dorothea Pertz born?

Dorothea Pertz's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Dorothea Pertz die?

Dorothea Pertz passed away in Cambridge[4].

Who were Dorothea Pertz's parents?

Dorothea Pertz's father was Georg Heinrich Pertz[13]. Dorothea Pertz's mother was Leonora Pertz[14].

What did Dorothea Pertz do for work?

Dorothea Pertz worked as botanist[6], physiologist[7], university teacher[8], science writer[9], and illustrator[10].

Where did Dorothea Pertz go to school?

Dorothea Pertz was educated at Newnham College[17].

What awards did Dorothea Pertz receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Linnean Society of London[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . linnean.org. Retrieved . linnean.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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