Georg Dionysius Ehret
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Summary
Georg Dionysius Ehret was born on January 30, 1708[1], in Heidelberg[2]. He died on September 9, 1770[3], in London[4]. He worked as a botanical illustrator[5], painter[6], botanist[7], entomologist[8], and scientific illustrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (132 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Occupation: visual artist[12], illustrator[13], gardener[14]
- Field of work: botany[15]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[16]
- Member of: Royal Society[17], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18]
- Sex or gender: male[19]
- Commons category: Georg Dionysius Ehret[20]
- Family name: Ehret[21]
- Given name: Georg[22]
- Work location: Chelsea[23]
- Described by source: Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[24], BEIC Digital Library[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Commons Creator page: Georg Dionysius Ehret[27]
- Name in native language: Georg Ehret[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject PCC Wikidata Pilot/Frick Art Reference Library[29]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[30], National Gallery of Victoria[31]
Why It Matters
Georg Dionysius Ehret has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
Works attributed to him include Hortus Kewensis[34], a written work[35], in United Kingdom[36], written by William Aiton[37].
FAQs
Where was Georg Dionysius Ehret born?
Georg Dionysius Ehret's place of birth was Heidelberg[2].
Where did Georg Dionysius Ehret die?
Georg Dionysius Ehret died in London[4].
What did Georg Dionysius Ehret do for work?
Georg Dionysius Ehret worked as a botanical illustrator[5], painter[6], botanist[7], entomologist[8], and scientific illustrator[9].
What awards did Georg Dionysius Ehret receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].