Theobald Fischer

German geographer, explorer and economic botanist (1846 – 1910)
Person human Q5731729
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Theobald Fischer

Summary

Theobald Fischer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Döschwitz[2]. He was born on January 31, 1846[3]. He passed away in Marburg[4]. He died on September 17, 1910[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], explorer[7], and botanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theobald Fischer's place of birth was Döschwitz[2].
  • Theobald Fischer passed away in Marburg[4].
  • Theobald Fischer was born on January 31, 1846[3].
  • Theobald Fischer died on September 17, 1910[5].
  • Theobald Fischer's professions included geographer[6].
  • Theobald Fischer's professions included explorer[7].
  • Theobald Fischer's professions included botanist[8].
  • Theobald Fischer was employed by University of Marburg[10].
  • Among Theobald Fischer's employers was Kiel University[11].
  • Theobald Fischer's education included a stint at University of Bonn[12].
  • Theobald Fischer was educated at University of Vienna[13].
  • Theobald Fischer was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14].
  • Theobald Fischer was educated at Heidelberg University[15].
  • A notable student of Theobald Fischer was Franz Boas[16].
  • Theobald Fischer received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[17].
  • Theobald Fischer received the Q24238644[18].
  • Theobald Fischer was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[19].
  • Theobald Fischer was a member of Burschenschaft Allemannia zu Heidelberg[20].
  • Theobald Fischer was a member of Burschenschaft Arminia Marburg[21].
  • Theobald Fischer is recorded as male[22].
  • Theobald Fischer's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Theobald Fischer's Commons category is recorded as Theobald Fischer[24].
  • Theobald Fischer's archives at is recorded as Geographische Zentralbibliothek[25].
  • Theobald Fischer's family name is recorded as Fischer[26].
  • Theobald Fischer's given name is recorded as Theobald[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Theobald Fischer was born in Döschwitz[2]. He was born on January 31, 1846[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[12], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; University of Vienna[13], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1365[34], headquartered in Vienna[35]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1502[38], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[39]; and Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1386[42], headquartered in Heidelberg[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], explorer[7], and botanist[8]. Employers include University of Marburg[10], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1527[46], headquartered in Marburg[47] and Kiel University[11], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1665[50], headquartered in Kiel[51]. A notable student of Theobald Fischer was Franz Boas[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[17], a science award[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1878[54] and Q24238644[18], an award[55].

Death and Burial

Theobald Fischer died on September 17, 1910[5]. He died in Marburg[4].

Why It Matters

Theobald Fischer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Theobald Fischer born?

Theobald Fischer was born in Döschwitz[2].

Where did Theobald Fischer die?

Theobald Fischer passed away in Marburg[4].

What did Theobald Fischer do for work?

Theobald Fischer worked as geographer[6], explorer[7], and botanist[8].

Where did Theobald Fischer go to school?

Theobald Fischer was educated at University of Bonn[12], University of Vienna[13], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14], and Heidelberg University[15].

What awards did Theobald Fischer receive?

Honors received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[17] and Q24238644[18].

References

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  22. [5] . Marburger Professorenkatalog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [27] . Biodiversity Heritage Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  27. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Student Franz Boas
    Member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, Burschenschaft Allemannia zu Heidelberg, Burschenschaft Arminia Marburg
    Place of birth Döschwitz
    Archives at Geographische Zentralbibliothek
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