Ferdinand Von Richthofen
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| Gender | Male |
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| Death | 120 years ago |
| Date of birth | May 5,1833 |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Born | Pokoj |
| Poland | |
| Date of died | October 6,1905 |
| Died | Berlin |
| Germany | |
| Parents | Ferdinande von Richthofen |
| Karl von Richthofen | |
| Awards | Wollaston Medal |
| Founder's Gold Medal | |
| Notable student | Sven Hedin |
| Alfred Philippson | |
| Wilhelm Sievers | |
| Arthur Berson | |
| Current partner | Irmgard von Richthofen |
| Nationality | German |
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| ID | 721314 |
Ferdinand Von Richthofen Life story
Ferdinand Freiherr von Richthofen, better known in English as Baron von Richthofen, was a German traveller, geographer, and scientist. He is noted for coining the terms "Seidenstraße" and "Seidenstraßen" = "Silk Road" or "Silk Route" in 1877. He also standardized the practices of chorography and chorology.
Ferdinand von Richthofen Photos
