Johann Jacob Dillenius
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Summary
Johann Jacob Dillenius was born on December 12, 1684[1], in Darmstadt[2]. He died on April 2, 1747[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a botanist[5], pteridologist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], and mycologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (83 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: December 22, 1684[11], January 1, 1687[12]
- Date of death: April 13, 1747[13]
- Father: Justus Friedrich Dillenius[14]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain[15], Landgraviate of Hesse-Darmstadt[16]
- Occupation: botanical collector[17], scientific collector[18], illustrator[19]
- Field of work: botany[20]
- Position held: Sherardian Professor of Botany[21]
- Employer: University of Oxford[22], University of Giessen[23]
- Educated at: University of Giessen[24]
- Award received: Fellow of the Royal Society[25]
- Member of: Royal Society[26], German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Commons category: Johann Jacob Dillenius[29]
- Family name: Dillenius[30]
- Given name: Johann[31], Jakob[32]
- Work location: Oxford[33]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[34], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[35], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[36], Alumni Oxonienses: The Members of the University of Oxford, 1715–1886[37], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[38]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[39]
- Commons Creator page: Johann Jacob Dillenius[40]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Johann Jacob Dillenius include Dillenia[41], a taxon[42].
Why It Matters
Johann Jacob Dillenius has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 40 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
Entities named for him include Dillenia[41], a taxon[42].
FAQs
Where was Johann Jacob Dillenius born?
Johann Jacob Dillenius was born in Darmstadt[2].
Where did Johann Jacob Dillenius die?
Johann Jacob Dillenius died in Oxford[4].
Who were Johann Jacob Dillenius's parents?
Johann Jacob Dillenius's father was Justus Friedrich Dillenius[14].
What did Johann Jacob Dillenius do for work?
Johann Jacob Dillenius worked as a botanist[5], pteridologist[6], bryologist[7], university teacher[8], and mycologist[9].
Where did Johann Jacob Dillenius go to school?
Johann Jacob Dillenius was educated at University of Giessen[24].
What awards did Johann Jacob Dillenius receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[25].