Johan Christian Fabricius
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Summary
Johan Christian Fabricius was born on January 7, 1745[1], in Tønder[2]. He died on March 3, 1808[3], in Kiel[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], lepidopterist[6], economist[7], zoologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (648 views/month, #7,230 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 9, 1745[11]
- Spouse: Anna Cecilie Fabricius[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Denmark[13]
- Occupation: arachnologist[14], carcinologist[15], entomologist[16], naturalist[17]
- Field of work: entomology[18]
- Employer: University of Copenhagen[19], Kiel University[20]
- Educated at: University of Copenhagen[21]
- Notable work: Systema entomologiae : sistens insectorvm classes, ordines, genera, species, adiectis synonymis, locis, descriptionibvs, observationibvs / Io. Christ. Fabricii[22]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[23], Academy of Sciences of Turin[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Johann Christian Fabricius[26]
- Family name: Fabricius[27]
- Given name: Johann[28], Christian[29]
- Author citation (zoology): Fabricius[30]
- Student of: Carl Linnaeus[31]
- Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[34], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[35], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[37], German[38]
- Different from: Johannes Fabricius[39]
Why It Matters
Johan Christian Fabricius has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 51 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]
FAQs
Where was Johan Christian Fabricius born?
Johan Christian Fabricius was born in Tønder[2].
Where did Johan Christian Fabricius die?
Johan Christian Fabricius passed away in Kiel[4].
Who was Johan Christian Fabricius married to?
Johan Christian Fabricius's spouses include Anna Cecilie Fabricius[12].
What did Johan Christian Fabricius do for work?
Johan Christian Fabricius worked as a botanist[5], lepidopterist[6], economist[7], zoologist[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Johan Christian Fabricius go to school?
Johan Christian Fabricius was educated at University of Copenhagen[21].