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Karl von Ditmar

1822 – 1892

Baltic German explorer and geologist

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Lived 1822 – 1892 (aged 69). Karl von Ditmar was a Russian biologist, geologist, anthropologist, explorer and exploration.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Imperial University of Dorpat
Employers
Imperial University of Dorpat
Also known as
Karl Bernhard Woldemar Ferdinand von Ditmar, Carl Ditmar, Carl von Ditmar

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Karl von Ditmar's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl von Ditmar?

Baltic German explorer and geologist (1822–1892)

When was Karl von Ditmar born?

Karl von Ditmar was born on 27 August 1822 in Vändra.

When did Karl von Ditmar die?

Karl von Ditmar died on 13 April 1892 in Tartu.

What was Karl von Ditmar's occupation?

Karl von Ditmar was a biologist, geologist, anthropologist, explorer and exploration.

What nationality was Karl von Ditmar?

Karl von Ditmar was Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl von Ditmar

· Wikidata: Q324284

· DBpedia: Karl von Ditmar

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