Johann Hieronymus Kniphof

German botanist (1704–1763)
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Summary

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof is a human[1]. He was born in Erfurt[2]. He was born on February 24, 1704[3]. He passed away in Erfurt[4]. He died on January 23, 1763[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], surgeon[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and librarian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof was born in Erfurt[2].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof died in Erfurt[4].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof was born on February 24, 1704[3].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof died on January 23, 1763[5].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof held citizenship in Holy Roman Empire[13].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof held citizenship in Erfurt state[14].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's professions included botanist[6].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof worked as a surgeon[7].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof worked as an anatomist[8].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's professions included librarian[10].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's professions included physician[15].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's field of work was botany[16].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof was employed by University of Erfurt[17].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[18].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof is recorded as male[19].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's Commons category is recorded as Johann Hieronymus Kniphof[21].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's residence is recorded as Erfurt[22].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's family name is recorded as Kniphof[23].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's given name is recorded as Johann[24].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's given name is recorded as Hieronymus[25].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's work location is recorded as Erfurt[26].
  • Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's place of birth was Erfurt[2]. He was born on February 24, 1704[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], surgeon[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], librarian[10], and physician[15]. Johann Hieronymus Kniphof's field of work was botany[16]. Among his employers was University of Erfurt[17].

Death and Burial

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof died on January 23, 1763[5]. He died in Erfurt[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johann Hieronymus Kniphof include Kniphofia[28], a taxon[29].

Why It Matters

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

Entities named for him include Kniphofia[28], a taxon[29].

FAQs

Where was Johann Hieronymus Kniphof born?

Born in Erfurt[2].

Where did Johann Hieronymus Kniphof die?

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof passed away in Erfurt[4].

What did Johann Hieronymus Kniphof do for work?

Johann Hieronymus Kniphof worked as botanist[6], surgeon[7], anatomist[8], university teacher[9], and librarian[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . International Plant Names Index. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . 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. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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