Georg Forster
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Georg Forster
Summary
Georg Forster is a human[1]. He was born in Mokry Dwór[2]. He was born on November 27, 1754[3]. He passed away in Paris[4]. He died on January 10, 1794[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], anthropologist[7], ethnologist[8], pteridologist[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,280 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Georg Forster's place of birth was Mokry Dwór[2].
- Georg Forster was born in Mokry Dwór[12].
- Georg Forster died in Paris[4].
- Georg Forster was born on November 27, 1754[3].
- Georg Forster died on January 10, 1794[5].
- Georg Forster's father was Johann Reinhold Forster[13].
- Georg Forster was married to Therese Huber[14].
- A child of Georg Forster was Therese Forster[15].
- A child of Georg Forster was Clara Forster[16].
- Georg Forster held citizenship in Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth[17].
- Georg Forster held citizenship in Royal Prussia[18].
- Georg Forster held citizenship in Republic of Mainz[19].
- Georg Forster held citizenship in Germany[20].
- Georg Forster held citizenship in Poland[21].
- Georg Forster held citizenship in Lithuania[22].
- German was Georg Forster's native language[23].
- Georg Forster's professions included explorer[6].
- Georg Forster worked as an anthropologist[7].
- Georg Forster's professions included ethnologist[8].
- Georg Forster worked as a pteridologist[9].
- Georg Forster's professions included librarian[10].
- Georg Forster worked as a writer[24].
- Georg Forster's field of work was botany[25].
- Georg Forster's field of work was ethnography[26].
- Georg Forster's field of work was natural science[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Mokry Dwór[2], a village of Poland[28], in Poland[29]. Georg Forster was born on November 27, 1754[3]. His father was Johann Reinhold Forster[13]. German was his native language[23].
Education
Georg Forster was educated at Saint Peter's School[30]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[31].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include explorer[6], anthropologist[7], ethnologist[8], pteridologist[9], librarian[10], and writer[24]. Fields of work include botany[25], an academic discipline[32]; ethnography[26], an academic discipline[33]; natural science[27]; geography[34], an academic discipline[35]; travel[36]; and translation[37], an academic major[38]. Employers include Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[39], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1477[42], headquartered in Mainz[43] and Vilnius University[44], a public university[45], in Lithuania[46], founded in 1579[47], headquartered in Vilnius[48].
Recognition
Georg Forster received the Fellow of the Royal Society[49].
Personal Life
Among Georg Forster's spouses was Therese Huber[14]. Children include Therese Forster[15], an educator[50], 1786–1862[51] and Clara Forster[16], an artist[52], 1790–1839[53], of Electorate of Mainz[54], specialised in art of paper cutting[55].
Death and Burial
Georg Forster died on January 10, 1794[5]. He passed away in Paris[4]. Recorded cause of death include stroke[56] and rheumatic fever[57].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Georg Forster include Georg Forster Station[58], an Antarctic research station[59].
Why It Matters
Georg Forster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,280 views/month, #7,224 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Works attributed to him include Characteres Generum Plantarum. 1st edition[62], a version, edition or translation[63], in United Kingdom[64], written by Johann Reinhold Forster[65]. Entities named for him include Georg Forster Station[58], an Antarctic research station[59].
FAQs
Where was Georg Forster born?
Born in Mokry Dwór[2], Georg Forster…
Where did Georg Forster die?
Georg Forster died in Paris[4].
Who were Georg Forster's parents?
Georg Forster's father was Johann Reinhold Forster[13].
Who was Georg Forster married to?
Georg Forster's spouses include Therese Huber[14].
What did Georg Forster do for work?
Georg Forster worked as explorer[6], anthropologist[7], ethnologist[8], pteridologist[9], and librarian[10].
Where did Georg Forster go to school?
Georg Forster was educated at Saint Peter's School[30].
What awards did Georg Forster receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[49].