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Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel

1790 – 1860

German entomologist

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About Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel

Lived 1790 – 1860 (aged 69). Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel was a German entomologist, church musician, teacher, cantor and school teacher.

Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel (27 November 1790 in Medingen – 15 March 1860 in Wehlen) was a German entomologist.

Märkel specialised in Coleoptera, especially Staphylinidae and studies of myrmecophily. He was a cantor in Wehlen.

Works partial list Märkel, J. C. F. 1845. Beitraege zur Kenntniss der unter Ameisen lebenden Insecten. Zeitschrift für die Entomologie 5 (1844): 193–271. Contributions to the knowledge of the insects living with ants.

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Important facts

Born
27 November 1790, Stadt Wehlen
Birth century
18th century
Died
15 March 1860, Stadt Wehlen
Occupation
Entomologist, church musician, teacher, cantor, school teacher
Nationality
Germany
Also known as
Friedrich Märkel

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel?

German entomologist (1790-1860)

When was Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel born?

Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel was born on 27 November 1790 in Stadt Wehlen.

When did Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel die?

Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel died on 15 March 1860 in Stadt Wehlen.

What was Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel's occupation?

Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel was an entomologist, church musician, teacher, cantor and school teacher.

What nationality was Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel?

Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel

· Wikidata: Q6215691

· DBpedia: Johann Christian Friedrich Märkel

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