Ferdinand von Richthofen
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Ferdinand von Richthofen was born on May 5, 1833, in Pokój[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] and died on October 6, 1905, in Berlin[1][4][5][7]. He held citizenship in the Kingdom of Prussia. He pursued his education at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and the University of Wrocław[8].
His professional occupations included geologist, explorer, geographer, university teacher, and volcanologist[1]. He worked within the fields of geography, exploration, and geology. Over the course of his academic career, he was employed by the University of Bonn, Leipzig University, and the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[8].
Throughout his life, he received several awards and honors, including the Vega Medal, the Founder’s Medal, the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art, an Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University, Foreign Member of the Royal Society, and the Wollaston Medal[9][10][11].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Charlottenburg[11]
- Place of burial: Berlin[12]
- Father: Karl von Richthofen[13]
- Mother: Ferdinande von Richthofen[14]
- Spouse: Irmgard von Richthofen[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[16]
- Occupation: mineralogist[17], cartographer[18]
- Field of work: geography[19], exploration[20], geology[21]
- Employer: University of Bonn[22], Leipzig University[23], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24]
- Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], University of Wrocław[26]
- Student: Anastas Ishirkov[27], Wilhelm Meinardus[28], Sven Hedin[29]
- Notable work: China: the Results of My Travels and the Studies Based Thereon[30]
- Award received: Vega Medal[31], Founder’s Medal[32], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[33], Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[34], Foreign Member of the Royal Society[35], Wollaston Medal[36]
- Member of: Royal Society[37], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[38], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[39], Austrian Academy of Sciences[40], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[41], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[42], National Academy of Sciences[43], American Academy of Arts and Sciences[44], Royal Society of Edinburgh[45], Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[46], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Noble title: baron[49]
- Doctoral student: Robert Heinrich Hoppe[50], Ernst Hasse[51], Gerhard Schott[52]
- Commons category: Ferdinand von Richthofen[53]
- Archives at: Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography[54], Geographische Zentralbibliothek[55]
- Family name: von Richthofen[56]
- Given name: Ferdinand[57], Paul[58], Wilhelm[59]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ferdinand von Richthofen[60]
- Commons gallery: Ferdinand von Richthofen[61]
- Work location: Bonn[62]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Ferdinand von Richthofen include Richthofen Pass[63], a mountain pass[64].
Why It Matters
Ferdinand von Richthofen has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
He has been cited as an influence by Anastas Ishirkov[67], a geographer[68], 1868–1937[69], of Bulgaria[70].
He is credited with the discovery of Silk Road[71], a trade route[72]. Entities named for him include Richthofen Pass[63], a mountain pass[64].
FAQs
Where was Ferdinand von Richthofen born?
Ferdinand von Richthofen's place of birth was Pokój[2].
Where did Ferdinand von Richthofen die?
Ferdinand von Richthofen passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Ferdinand von Richthofen's parents?
Ferdinand von Richthofen's father was Karl von Richthofen[13]. Ferdinand von Richthofen's mother was Ferdinande von Richthofen[14].
Who was Ferdinand von Richthofen married to?
Ferdinand von Richthofen's spouses include Irmgard von Richthofen[15].
What did Ferdinand von Richthofen do for work?
Ferdinand von Richthofen worked as a geologist[5], explorer[6], geographer[7], university teacher[8], and volcanologist[9].
Where did Ferdinand von Richthofen go to school?
Ferdinand von Richthofen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25] and University of Wrocław[26].
What awards did Ferdinand von Richthofen receive?
Honors received include Vega Medal[31], Founder’s Medal[32], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[33], and Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[34].
Who did Ferdinand von Richthofen influence?
Ferdinand von Richthofen has been cited as an influence by Anastas Ishirkov[67].
What did Ferdinand von Richthofen discover?
Ferdinand von Richthofen is credited as discoverer of Silk Road[71].