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Johann Baptist von Spix

German naturalist (1781-1826)

Johann Baptist von Spix has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 9, 1781 in Höchstadt an der Aisch, Germany.

Born

February 9, 1781

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: March 13, 1826

Source:

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Birthplace
Höchstadt an der Aisch, Germany
Professions
illustrator, zoologist, botanist, world traveler, explorer, naturalist, philosopher, entomologist, ornithologist
Citizenship
Kingdom of Bavaria

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 9, 1781 (BnF authorities) or January 9, 1781 (No external source identified) or February 7, 1781 (The Fine Art Archive Db).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

January 9, 1781

Precision: day · Rank: normal

    No external source identified

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    Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record

    Questions people ask

    Where was Johann Baptist von Spix born?

    Johann Baptist von Spix was born in Höchstadt an der Aisch, Germany.