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Carsten Niebuhr
German mathematician, botanist, cartographer and explorer in Danish service (1733–1815)
Carsten Niebuhr was born on March 17, 1733 in Lüdingworth, Germany and died on April 26, 1815, aged 82.
Born
March 17, 1733
Carsten Niebuhr died aged 82.
Died: April 26, 1815
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Lüdingworth, Germany
- Professions
- orientalist, jurist-consultant, mathematician, botanist, astronomer, explorer, zoologist, cartographer, naturalist, engineer
- Citizenship
- Duchy of Holstein, Duchy of Bremen and Verden
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- BnF authorities
- AlKindi
- Croatian Encyclopedia
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
- Niebuhr, Carsten
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Dansk Biografisk Leksikon
- Integrated Authority File
- Geographicus Rare Antique Maps biographical dictionary of cartographers
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Questions people ask
How old was Carsten Niebuhr when they died?
Carsten Niebuhr died aged 82.
When is Carsten Niebuhr’s birthday?
Carsten Niebuhr’s recorded birthday is March 17.
Where was Carsten Niebuhr born?
Carsten Niebuhr was born in Lüdingworth, Germany.
When did Carsten Niebuhr die?
Carsten Niebuhr died on April 26, 1815.