Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil

German entomologist and engineer
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Summary

Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil was born on 1830[1] in Munich[2]. He died on October 11, 1879[3], in Saint Thomas[4]. He worked as an entomologist[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: November 9, 1830[7]
  • Father: Carl August von Steinheil[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bavaria[9]
  • Member of: Münchener Entomologischer Verein[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Given name: Eduard[12]
  • Author citation (zoology): Steinheil[13]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[14]
  • Sibling: Hugo Adolph von Steinheil[15]

FAQs

Where was Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil born?

Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil was born in Munich[2].

Where did Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil die?

Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil passed away in Saint Thomas[4].

Who were Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil's parents?

Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil's father was Carl August von Steinheil[8].

What did Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil do for work?

Eduard Wilhelm Steinheil worked as an entomologist[5].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] ↑ . Biodiversity Heritage Library. wikidata.org.
  8. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Saint Thomas
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    Sibling → Hugo Adolph von Steinheil
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