Gustav von Bunge

Baltic German physiologist (1844-1920)
Person human Q89429
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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].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [26] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  38. [39] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  41. [42] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  42. [43] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  43. [44] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [47] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Bargioni · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'et', 'hu', 'nl', 'pl', 'ru', 'sv']
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  2. 24d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-09-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Aleksandr Bunge, Q116000346, Friedrich Woldemar Ferdinand von Bunge +1
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  4. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → nutritionist, physiologist, university teacher +3
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