Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer
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Summary
Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer was born on December 8, 1747[1], in Greifswald[2]. He died on November 5, 1801[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as an anatomist[5], university teacher[6], botanist[7], and physician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[10]
- Employer: University of Frankfurt an der Oder[11]
- Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[12], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[13]
- Sex or gender: male[14]
- Commons category: Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer[15]
- Family name: Mayer[16]
- Given name: Johann[17], Christoph[18], Andreas[19]
- Work location: Frankfurt (Oder)[20], Berlin[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
- P14608: 121196429[23]
Why It Matters
Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
He is credited with the discovery of fingerprint[26], a biometric identifier[27].
FAQs
Where was Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer born?
Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer was born in Greifswald[2].
Where did Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer die?
Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer do for work?
Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer worked as an anatomist[5], university teacher[6], botanist[7], and physician[8].
What did Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer discover?
Johann Christoph Andreas Mayer is credited as discoverer of fingerprint[26].