Gustav von Bunge
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Summary
Gustav von Bunge was born on January 7, 1844[1], in Tartu[2]. He died on November 5, 1920[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a nutritionist[5], physiologist[6], university teacher[7], biochemist[8], and physician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wolfgottesacker[11]
- Father: Alexander Bunge[12]
- Mother: Elisabeth Bunge[13]
- Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[14], Switzerland[15]
- Occupation: chemist[16]
- Field of work: physiology[17]
- Employer: University of Basel[18]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[19], Imperial University of Dorpat[20]
- Doctoral advisor: Carl Schmidt[21]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Doctoral student: Emil Abderhalden[24]
- Commons category: Gustav von Bunge[25]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[26], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Sciences in Chemistry[28], Doctor of Sciences in Medicine[29]
- Family name: Bunge[30]
- Given name: Gustav[31]
- Work location: Basel[32], Leipzig[33]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[34], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Gustav B. von Bunge, January 19, 1844-November 5, 1920.[36], New aspects of the biography of Basle biochemist Gustav von Bunge (1844-1920) from his manuscript legacy[37], Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39]
- Name in native language: Gustav von Bunge[40]
- Sibling: Aleksandr Bunge[41], Q116000346[42], Friedrich Woldemar Ferdinand von Bunge[43], Alexander Salomo Benvenuto Bunge[44]
Why It Matters
Gustav von Bunge has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
His notable doctoral advisees include Emil Abderhalden[47], a racial theorist[48], 1877–1950[49], of Switzerland[50], awarded the Cothenius Medal[51], specialised in biochemistry[52].
FAQs
Where was Gustav von Bunge born?
Gustav von Bunge was born in Tartu[2].
Where did Gustav von Bunge die?
Gustav von Bunge died in Basel[4].
Who were Gustav von Bunge's parents?
Gustav von Bunge's father was Alexander Bunge[12]. Gustav von Bunge's mother was Elisabeth Bunge[13].
What did Gustav von Bunge do for work?
Gustav von Bunge worked as a nutritionist[5], physiologist[6], university teacher[7], biochemist[8], and physician[9].
Where did Gustav von Bunge go to school?
Gustav von Bunge was educated at Leipzig University[19] and Imperial University of Dorpat[20].