Herman Boerhaave
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Herman Boerhaave
Summary
Herman Boerhaave is a human[1]. He was born in Voorhout[2]. He was born on December 31, 1668[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on September 23, 1738[5]. He worked as a philosopher[6], botanist[7], physician[8], anatomist[9], and chemist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Born in Voorhout[2], Herman Boerhaave…
- Herman Boerhaave died in Leiden[4].
- Herman Boerhaave was born on December 31, 1668[3].
- Herman Boerhaave died on September 23, 1738[5].
- Herman Boerhaave is buried at Pieterskerk[12].
- Herman Boerhaave's father was Jacobus Boerhaave[13].
- Herman Boerhaave's mother was Hagar Daalder[14].
- Herman Boerhaave was married to Maria Drolenvaux[15].
- A child of Herman Boerhaave was Johanna Maria Boerhaave[16].
- Herman Boerhaave held citizenship in Holland[17].
- Dutch was Herman Boerhaave's native language[18].
- Herman Boerhaave's professions included philosopher[6].
- Herman Boerhaave worked as a botanist[7].
- Herman Boerhaave's professions included physician[8].
- Herman Boerhaave worked as an anatomist[9].
- Herman Boerhaave worked as a chemist[10].
- Herman Boerhaave worked as an entomologist[19].
- Herman Boerhaave's field of work was medicine[20].
- Herman Boerhaave's field of work was chemistry[21].
- Herman Boerhaave's field of work was botany[22].
- Herman Boerhaave held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[23].
- Among Herman Boerhaave's employers was Leiden University[24].
- Herman Boerhaave was employed by Leiden University[25].
- Herman Boerhaave was employed by Leiden University[26].
- Herman Boerhaave was employed by Leiden University[27].
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Origins and Family
Born in Voorhout[2], Herman Boerhaave… he was born on December 31, 1668[3]. His father was Jacobus Boerhaave[13]. His mother was Hagar Daalder[14]. Dutch was his native language[18].
Education
Educated at Leiden University[28], a university[29], in Netherlands[30], founded in 1575[31], headquartered in Leiden[32]; University of Harderwijk[33], a university[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1648[36], headquartered in Harderwijk[37]; and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden[38], a Gymnasium[39], in Netherlands[40], founded in 1323[41]. Doctoral advisors include Burchard de Volder[42], a philosopher[43], 1643–1709[44], of Dutch Republic[45], specialised in natural philosophy[46] and Wolferdus Senguerdius[47], a librarian[48], 1646–1724[49], of Netherlands[50].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include philosopher[6], botanist[7], physician[8], anatomist[9], chemist[10], and entomologist[19]. Fields of work include medicine[20], a field of study[51]; chemistry[21], a branch of science[52]; and botany[22], an academic discipline[53]. Employers include Leiden University[24], a university[54], in Netherlands[55], founded in 1575[56], headquartered in Leiden[57]. Herman Boerhaave held the position of rector magnificus of Leiden University[23]. Doctoral students include Johannes Gorter[58], an author[59], 1689–1762[60], of Netherlands[61], specialised in medicine[62]; Gerard van Swieten[63], a physician[64], 1700–1772[65], of Dutch Republic[66], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[67], specialised in medicine[68]; Pieter van Musschenbroek[69]; Adriaan van Royen[70]; Andrew Plummer[71]; and Hieronymus David Gaubius[72].
Recognition
Herman Boerhaave received the Fellow of the Royal Society[73].
Personal Life
Among Herman Boerhaave's spouses was Maria Drolenvaux[15]. A child of him was Johanna Maria Boerhaave[16].
Death and Burial
Herman Boerhaave died on September 23, 1738[5]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. Burial took place at Pieterskerk[12].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Herman Boerhaave include Boerhaave syndrome[74], Boerhavia[75], and 8175 Boerhaave[76].
Why It Matters
Herman Boerhaave ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,213 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[77] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]
He has been cited as an influence by Albrecht von Haller[79], an anatomist[80], 1708–1777[81], of Switzerland[82], awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society[83], specialised in anatomy[84].
Entities named for him include Boerhaave syndrome[74], Boerhavia[75], and 8175 Boerhaave[76].
His notable doctoral advisees include Julien Offray de La Mettrie[85], Albrecht von Haller[86], Gerard van Swieten[87], Pieter van Musschenbroek[88], William Brownrigg[89], and Laurentius Blumentrost[90].
FAQs
Where was Herman Boerhaave born?
Herman Boerhaave's place of birth was Voorhout[2].
Where did Herman Boerhaave die?
Herman Boerhaave passed away in Leiden[4].
Who were Herman Boerhaave's parents?
Herman Boerhaave's father was Jacobus Boerhaave[13]. Herman Boerhaave's mother was Hagar Daalder[14].
Who was Herman Boerhaave married to?
Herman Boerhaave's spouses include Maria Drolenvaux[15].
What did Herman Boerhaave do for work?
Herman Boerhaave worked as philosopher[6], botanist[7], physician[8], anatomist[9], and chemist[10].
Where did Herman Boerhaave go to school?
Herman Boerhaave was educated at Leiden University[28], University of Harderwijk[33], and Stedelijk Gymnasium Leiden[38].
What awards did Herman Boerhaave receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[73].
Who did Herman Boerhaave influence?
Herman Boerhaave has been cited as an influence by Albrecht von Haller[79].