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Karl Emil von Schafhäutl

German physicist, geologist, librarian and musicologist (1803-1890)

Karl Emil von Schafhäutl has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists February 19, 1803 in Ingolstadt, Germany.

Born

February 19, 1803

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

Died: February 25, 1890

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Birthplace
Ingolstadt, Germany
Professions
geologist, music critic, collector, musicologist, physicist, botanist, music theorist, university teacher, writer, mineralogist, naturalist, librarian
Citizenship
Kingdom of Bavaria

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: February 19, 1803 (Integrated Authority File) or February 16, 1803 (No external source identified).

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.

February 16, 1803

Precision: day · Rank: normal

No external source identified

    No external source identified

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    Questions people ask

    Where was Karl Emil von Schafhäutl born?

    Karl Emil von Schafhäutl was born in Ingolstadt, Germany.

    When did Karl Emil von Schafhäutl die?

    Karl Emil von Schafhäutl died on February 25, 1890.