Ernst Georg Ravenstein

German-English geographer and cartographer (1834–1913)
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Ernst Georg Ravenstein
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Summary

Ernst Georg Ravenstein was born on December 30, 1834[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on March 13, 1913[3], in Hofheim am Taunus[4]. He worked as a cartographer[5], autobiographer[6], statistician[7], demographer[8], and geographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (234 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Father: August Ravenstein[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Award received: Victoria Medal[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Ernst Georg Ravenstein[15]
  • Family name: Ravenstein[16]
  • Given name: Ernst[17]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Commons Creator page: Ernst Georg Ravenstein[21]
  • Name in native language: Ernst Georg Ravenstein[22]
  • Sibling: Ludwig Ravenstein[23]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[24]

Why It Matters

Ernst Georg Ravenstein has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Georg Ravenstein born?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Ernst Georg Ravenstein die?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein passed away in Hofheim am Taunus[4].

Who were Ernst Georg Ravenstein's parents?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein's father was August Ravenstein[11].

What did Ernst Georg Ravenstein do for work?

Ernst Georg Ravenstein worked as a cartographer[5], autobiographer[6], statistician[7], demographer[8], and geographer[9].

What awards did Ernst Georg Ravenstein receive?

Honors received include Victoria Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . geographicus.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 58m ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Described by source → Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → cartographer, autobiographer, statistician +2
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  4. 21w ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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