Kurt Sprengel

German botanist (1766–1833)
Person human Q62829
Kurt Sprengel
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Kurt Sprengel

Summary

Kurt Sprengel is a human[1]. He was born in Boldekow[2]. He was born on August 3, 1766[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on March 15, 1833[5]. He worked as a botanist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], mycologist[9], and pteridologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Boldekow[2], Kurt Sprengel…
  • Kurt Sprengel passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Kurt Sprengel was born on August 3, 1766[3].
  • Kurt Sprengel died on March 15, 1833[5].
  • Burial took place at St. Laurentius church[12].
  • Kurt Sprengel's father was Q140440786[13].
  • Kurt Sprengel's mother was Q140440789[14].
  • Among Kurt Sprengel's spouses was Q140440780[15].
  • A child of Kurt Sprengel was Anton Sprengel[16].
  • A child of Kurt Sprengel was Wilhelm Sprengel[17].
  • A child of Kurt Sprengel was Q140440857[18].
  • Kurt Sprengel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[19].
  • Kurt Sprengel worked as a botanist[6].
  • Kurt Sprengel's professions included physician[7].
  • Kurt Sprengel's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Kurt Sprengel worked as a mycologist[9].
  • Kurt Sprengel's professions included pteridologist[10].
  • Kurt Sprengel's professions included bryologist[20].
  • Kurt Sprengel's field of work was botany[21].
  • Among Kurt Sprengel's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22].
  • Kurt Sprengel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].
  • Kurt Sprengel was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Kurt Sprengel was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[25].
  • Kurt Sprengel was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Kurt Sprengel was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Boldekow[2], Kurt Sprengel… he was born on August 3, 1766[3]. His father was Q140440786[13]. His mother was Q140440789[14].

Education

Kurt Sprengel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include botanist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], mycologist[9], pteridologist[10], and bryologist[20]. Kurt Sprengel's field of work was botany[21]. He was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22]. He supervised Oswald Heer as a doctoral student[28].

Personal Life

Kurt Sprengel was married to Q140440780[15]. Children include Anton Sprengel[16], a botanist[29], 1803–1851[30], of Germany[31], specialised in botany[32]; Wilhelm Sprengel[17], a physician[33], 1792–1828[34], of Germany[35]; and Q140440857[18].

Death and Burial

Kurt Sprengel died on March 15, 1833[5]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He is buried at St. Laurentius church[12].

Why It Matters

Kurt Sprengel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (67 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

His notable doctoral advisees include Oswald Heer[38], a curator[39], 1809–1883[40], of Switzerland[41], awarded the Royal Medal[42], specialised in paleobotany[43].

FAQs

Where was Kurt Sprengel born?

Kurt Sprengel's place of birth was Boldekow[2].

Where did Kurt Sprengel die?

Kurt Sprengel passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Kurt Sprengel's parents?

Kurt Sprengel's father was Q140440786[13]. Kurt Sprengel's mother was Q140440789[14].

Who was Kurt Sprengel married to?

Kurt Sprengel's spouses include Q140440780[15].

What did Kurt Sprengel do for work?

Kurt Sprengel worked as botanist[6], physician[7], university teacher[8], mycologist[9], and pteridologist[10].

Where did Kurt Sprengel go to school?

Kurt Sprengel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Catalogus Professorum Halensis. wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . biodiversitylibrary.org. biodiversitylibrary.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [43] ↑ . 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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 11w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Anton Sprengel, Wilhelm Sprengel, Q140440857
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    Child → Anton Sprengel, Wilhelm Sprengel, Q140440857
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  8. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → botanist, physician, university teacher +4
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