Adalbert Merx

German theologian and orientalist (1838–1909)
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Adalbert Merx

Summary

Adalbert Merx is a human[1]. Born in Bleicherode[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1838[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on August 4, 1909[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], biblical scholar[7], Protestant theologian[8], translator[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bleicherode[2], Adalbert Merx…
  • Adalbert Merx died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Adalbert Merx was born on November 2, 1838[3].
  • Adalbert Merx died on August 4, 1909[5].
  • Adalbert Merx died on August 6, 1909[12].
  • Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[13].
  • Adalbert Merx's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Merx[14].
  • A child of Adalbert Merx was Otto Merx[15].
  • Adalbert Merx held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Adalbert Merx's professions included orientalist[6].
  • Adalbert Merx's professions included biblical scholar[7].
  • Adalbert Merx worked as a Protestant theologian[8].
  • Adalbert Merx's professions included translator[9].
  • Adalbert Merx's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Adalbert Merx's field of work was biblical criticism[17].
  • Adalbert Merx's field of work was oriental philology[18].
  • Adalbert Merx was employed by University of Tübingen[19].
  • Adalbert Merx was employed by Heidelberg University[20].
  • Among Adalbert Merx's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21].
  • Among Adalbert Merx's employers was University of Giessen[22].
  • Adalbert Merx was educated at University of Wrocław[23].
  • Adalbert Merx was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Adalbert Merx's religion is recorded as Protestant church[25].
  • Adalbert Merx is recorded as male[26].
  • Adalbert Merx's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Adalbert Merx was born in Bleicherode[2]. He was born on November 2, 1838[3]. His father was Friedrich Wilhelm Merx[14].

Education

Adalbert Merx was educated at University of Wrocław[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], biblical scholar[7], Protestant theologian[8], translator[9], and university teacher[10]. Fields of work include biblical criticism[17] and oriental philology[18]. Employers include University of Tübingen[19], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1558[38], headquartered in Jena[39]; and University of Giessen[22], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1607[42], headquartered in Giessen[43].

Personal Life

A child of Adalbert Merx was Otto Merx[15]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[25].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 4, 1909[5] and August 6, 1909[12]. Adalbert Merx died in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[13].

Why It Matters

Adalbert Merx ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Adalbert Merx born?

Adalbert Merx's place of birth was Bleicherode[2].

Where did Adalbert Merx die?

Adalbert Merx passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Adalbert Merx's parents?

Adalbert Merx's father was Friedrich Wilhelm Merx[14].

What did Adalbert Merx do for work?

Adalbert Merx worked as orientalist[6], biblical scholar[7], Protestant theologian[8], translator[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Adalbert Merx go to school?

Adalbert Merx was educated at University of Wrocław[23].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Field of work biblical criticism, oriental philology
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Prussia
    Member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
    Given name Adalbert
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