Henry Potonié

German archaeologist and botanist (1857-1913)
Person human Q97218
Henry Potonié
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Henry Potonié

Summary

Henry Potonié is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on November 16, 1857[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on November 28, 1913[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6], botanist[7], geologist[8], paleontologist[9], and paleobotanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Henry Potonié was born in Berlin[2].
  • Henry Potonié passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Henry Potonié was born on November 16, 1857[3].
  • Henry Potonié died on November 28, 1913[5].
  • A child of Henry Potonié was Robert Potonié[12].
  • Henry Potonié held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Henry Potonié worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Henry Potonié's professions included botanist[7].
  • Henry Potonié worked as a geologist[8].
  • Henry Potonié worked as a paleontologist[9].
  • Henry Potonié worked as a paleobotanist[10].
  • Henry Potonié worked as a botanical collector[14].
  • Among Henry Potonié's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].
  • Henry Potonié was employed by Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[16].
  • Among Henry Potonié's employers was Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[17].
  • Henry Potonié was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • A notable student of Henry Potonié was Walther Gothan[19].
  • Henry Potonié was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[20].
  • Henry Potonié is recorded as male[21].
  • Henry Potonié's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Henry Potonié's Commons category is recorded as Henry Potonié[23].
  • Henry Potonié earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].
  • Henry Potonié's family name is recorded as Q113739088[25].
  • Henry Potonié's given name is recorded as Henry[26].
  • Henry Potonié's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Henry Potonié… he was born on November 16, 1857[3].

Education

Henry Potonié was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6], botanist[7], geologist[8], paleontologist[9], paleobotanist[10], and botanical collector[14]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; Botanic Garden and Botanical Museum Berlin[16], a botanical garden[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1897[34]; and Museum für Naturkunde - Leibniz Institute for Evolution and Biodiversity Science[17], a natural history museum[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1810[37]. A notable student of Henry Potonié was Walther Gothan[19].

Personal Life

A child of Henry Potonié was Robert Potonié[12].

Death and Burial

Henry Potonié died on November 28, 1913[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Henry Potonié ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 27 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Henry Potonié born?

Henry Potonié was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Henry Potonié die?

Henry Potonié passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Henry Potonié do for work?

Henry Potonié worked as archaeologist[6], botanist[7], geologist[8], paleontologist[9], and paleobotanist[10].

Where did Henry Potonié go to school?

Henry Potonié was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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