Adolf Hofmeister

German historian and librarian (1849-1904)
Person human Q19279178
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Summary

Adolf Hofmeister was born on September 21, 1849[1], in Gera[2]. He died on December 29, 1904[3], in Rostock[4]. He worked as a librarian[5]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Child: Adolf Hofmeister[7]
  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[8]
  • Member of: Landsmannschaft Pomerania Halle-Aachen[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Commons category: Adolf Hofmeister (historian, 1849)[11]
  • Archives at: Universitätsbibliothek Rostock[12]
  • Family name: Hofmeister[13]
  • Given name: Adolf[14], Gotthilf[15], Christian[16], Adolph[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Birth name: Gotthilf Christian Adolph Hofmeister[19]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Hofmeister born?

Adolf Hofmeister was born in Gera[2].

Where did Adolf Hofmeister die?

Adolf Hofmeister died in Rostock[4].

What did Adolf Hofmeister do for work?

Adolf Hofmeister worked as a librarian[5].

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  3. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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