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Ferdinand von Richthofen

Ferdinand von Richthofen (1833–1905) was a geologist, explorer and geographer.

Also recorded as Ferdinand Freiherr von Richthofen; Ferdinand Paul Wilhelm Dieprand Richthofen; Baron von Richthofen; F. Freiherr von Richthofen; F. von Richthofen; Ferdinand Paul Wilhelm Freiherr von Richthofen.

Ferdinand von Richthofen in brief

Born
1833
Died
1905
Known for
geologist, explorer, geographer, university teacher, volcanologist, mineralogist and cartographer
Place of birth
Pokój
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Overview

Recorded at birth as Ferdinand Paul Wilhelm von Richthofen.

Born at Pokój in 1833, died at Berlin in 1905.

In detail

Ferdinand von Richthofen studied at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and University of Wrocław. Anastas Ishirkov, Wilhelm Meinardus and Sven Hedin are recorded as having studied under Ferdinand von Richthofen. the recorded working language is German.

The field of work recorded is geography, exploration and geology.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Bonn, Leipzig and Berlin. Employment is recorded with University of Bonn, Leipzig University and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin. Membership is recorded of Royal Society, Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences and German Academy of Sciences Leopoldina.

Works named in the authority record are China: the Results of My Travels and the Studies Based Thereon.

Distinctions recorded are Vega Medal, Founder’s Medal, Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art and Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University.

Sources

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    “Ferdinand von Richthofen”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q76791: Ferdinand von Richthofen

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