Ernst Dieffenbach

German physician, geologist and naturalist (1811-1855)
Person human Q73286
Ernst Dieffenbach
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Ernst Dieffenbach

Summary

Ernst Dieffenbach is a human[1]. He was born in Giessen[2]. He was born on January 27, 1811[3]. He passed away in Giessen[4]. He died on October 1, 1855[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], physician[7], malacologist[8], university teacher[9], and geologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Giessen[2], Ernst Dieffenbach…
  • Ernst Dieffenbach died in Giessen[4].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach was born on January 27, 1811[3].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach died on October 1, 1855[5].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach is buried at Alter Friedhof Gießen[12].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's father was Ludwig Adam Diefenbach[13].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[14].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach worked as a botanist[6].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach worked as a physician[7].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's professions included malacologist[8].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's professions included geologist[10].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's professions included ethnologist[15].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's field of work was medicine[16].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's field of work was natural science[17].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's field of work was geology[18].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach was employed by University of Giessen[19].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's education included a stint at University of Giessen[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Ernst Dieffenbach is Travels in New Zealand with contributions to the geography, geology, botany, and natural history of that country[21].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach is recorded as male[22].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Dieffenbach[24].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's archives at is recorded as Hessian State Archive Darmstadt[25].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's residence is recorded as Grand Duchy of Hesse[26].
  • Ernst Dieffenbach's residence is recorded as Colony of New Zealand[27].

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Origins and Family

Ernst Dieffenbach's place of birth was Giessen[2]. He was born on January 27, 1811[3]. His father was Ludwig Adam Diefenbach[13].

Education

Ernst Dieffenbach's education included a stint at University of Giessen[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physician[7], malacologist[8], university teacher[9], geologist[10], and ethnologist[15]. Fields of work include medicine[16], a field of study[28]; natural science[17], a branch of science[29]; and geology[18], a branch of science[30]. Ernst Dieffenbach was employed by University of Giessen[19].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Ernst Dieffenbach is Travels in New Zealand with contributions to the geography, geology, botany, and natural history of that country[21]. Things named for him include Dieffenbach's rail[31], an extinct taxon[32].

Death and Burial

Ernst Dieffenbach died on October 1, 1855[5]. He passed away in Giessen[4]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Gießen[12].

Why It Matters

Ernst Dieffenbach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Entities named for him include Dieffenbach's rail[31], an extinct taxon[32].

FAQs

Where was Ernst Dieffenbach born?

Ernst Dieffenbach was born in Giessen[2].

Where did Ernst Dieffenbach die?

Ernst Dieffenbach passed away in Giessen[4].

Who were Ernst Dieffenbach's parents?

Ernst Dieffenbach's father was Ludwig Adam Diefenbach[13].

What did Ernst Dieffenbach do for work?

Ernst Dieffenbach worked as botanist[6], physician[7], malacologist[8], university teacher[9], and geologist[10].

Where did Ernst Dieffenbach go to school?

Ernst Dieffenbach was educated at University of Giessen[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [32] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 8693
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  2. 20w ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Notable work → Travels in New Zealand with contributions to the geography, geology, botany, and natural history of that country
    Given name → Johann, Karl, Ernst
    Field of work → medicine, natural science, geology
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