Johann Baptist von Spix
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Summary
Johann Baptist von Spix was born on January 9, 1781[1], in Höchstadt an der Aisch[2]. He died on March 13, 1826[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a zoologist[5], explorer[6], ornithologist[7], philosopher[8], and entomologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (589 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: February 9, 1781[11], February 7, 1781[12]
- Date of death: May 13, 1826[13]
- Place of burial: Alter Südfriedhof[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bavaria[15]
- Native language: German[16]
- Occupation: botanist[17], illustrator[18], naturalist[19], world traveler[20]
- Field of work: botany[21], zoology[22]
- Educated at: University of Bamberg[23], University of Würzburg[24]
- Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Commons category: Johann Baptist von Spix[28]
- Residence: Kingdom of Bavaria[29]
- Family name: Spix[30]
- Given name: Johann[31]
- Topic's main category: Category:Johann Baptist von Spix[32]
- Commons gallery: Johann Baptist von Spix[33]
- Described by source: Nordisk familjebok[34], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[38], German[39], French[40]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Baptist von Spix[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Baptist von Spix include Spix's Macaw[42], a taxon[43] and Ritter-von-Spix-Medal[44], an award[45], in Germany[46].
Why It Matters
Johann Baptist von Spix has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Entities named for him include Spix's Macaw[42], a taxon[43] and Ritter-von-Spix-Medal[44], an award[45], in Germany[46].
FAQs
Where was Johann Baptist von Spix born?
Johann Baptist von Spix was born in Höchstadt an der Aisch[2].
Where did Johann Baptist von Spix die?
Johann Baptist von Spix passed away in Munich[4].
What did Johann Baptist von Spix do for work?
Johann Baptist von Spix worked as a zoologist[5], explorer[6], ornithologist[7], philosopher[8], and entomologist[9].
Where did Johann Baptist von Spix go to school?
Johann Baptist von Spix was educated at University of Bamberg[23] and University of Würzburg[24].