Paul Buchner

German zoologist (1886 – 1978)
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Paul Buchner

Summary

Paul Buchner is a human[1]. He was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on April 12, 1886[3]. He passed away in Ischia[4]. He died on October 19, 1978[5]. He worked as a zoologist[6], university teacher[7], and mycologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Paul Buchner's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].
  • Paul Buchner passed away in Ischia[4].
  • Paul Buchner was born on April 12, 1886[3].
  • Paul Buchner died on October 19, 1978[5].
  • A child of Paul Buchner was Giorgio Buchner[10].
  • Paul Buchner held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Paul Buchner's professions included zoologist[6].
  • Paul Buchner worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Paul Buchner's professions included mycologist[8].
  • Paul Buchner was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Paul Buchner was employed by Leipzig University[13].
  • Paul Buchner was employed by University of Greifswald[14].
  • Among Paul Buchner's employers was University of Wrocław[15].
  • Paul Buchner was employed by Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald Zoologisches Institut und Museum[16].
  • Paul Buchner's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[17].
  • Paul Buchner was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].
  • Paul Buchner's doctoral advisor was Richard Goldschmidt[19].
  • Paul Buchner received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Paul Buchner received the Carus medal[21].
  • Paul Buchner received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[22].
  • Paul Buchner received the Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille[23].
  • Paul Buchner was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Paul Buchner was a member of German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina[25].
  • Paul Buchner was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Paul Buchner was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Paul Buchner's place of birth was Nuremberg[2]. He was born on April 12, 1886[3].

Education

Educated at University of Würzburg[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1402[30], headquartered in Würzburg[31] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]. Paul Buchner's doctoral advisor was Richard Goldschmidt[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include zoologist[6], university teacher[7], and mycologist[8]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; Leipzig University[13], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1409[42], headquartered in Leipzig[43]; University of Greifswald[14], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1456[46]; University of Wrocław[15], a university[47], in Poland[48], founded in 1702[49]; and Ernst-Moritz-Arndt Universität Greifswald Zoologisches Institut und Museum[16], a research institute[50], in Germany[51], headquartered in Greifswald[52]. Paul Buchner supervised Manfred Gersch as a doctoral student[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a grade of an order[54], in Germany[55]; Carus medal[21], a science award[56], in Germany[57]; honorary doctor of the University of Munich[22], an award[58], in Germany[59]; and Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille[23], an award[60], in Austria[61], founded in 1912[62].

Personal Life

A child of Paul Buchner was Giorgio Buchner[10].

Death and Burial

Paul Buchner died on October 19, 1978[5]. He passed away in Ischia[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Buchner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Paul Buchner born?

Paul Buchner's place of birth was Nuremberg[2].

Where did Paul Buchner die?

Paul Buchner passed away in Ischia[4].

What did Paul Buchner do for work?

Paul Buchner worked as zoologist[6], university teacher[7], and mycologist[8].

Where did Paul Buchner go to school?

Paul Buchner was educated at University of Würzburg[17] and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[18].

What awards did Paul Buchner receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Carus medal[21], honorary doctor of the University of Munich[22], and Erzherzog Rainer-Medaille[23].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation zoologist, university teacher, mycologist
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