Adolf Kiessling

German classical philologist (1837-1893)
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Adolf Kiessling

Summary

Adolf Kiessling is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chełmno[2]. He was born on February 15, 1837[3]. He passed away in Strasbourg[4]. He died on May 3, 1893[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Kiessling was born in Chełmno[2].
  • Adolf Kiessling died in Strasbourg[4].
  • Adolf Kiessling was born on February 15, 1837[3].
  • Adolf Kiessling died on May 3, 1893[5].
  • Adolf Kiessling held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Adolf Kiessling worked as a linguist[6].
  • Adolf Kiessling worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Adolf Kiessling's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Adolf Kiessling's employers was University of Basel[11].
  • Adolf Kiessling was employed by University of Greifswald[12].
  • Adolf Kiessling was employed by University of Göttingen[13].
  • Adolf Kiessling received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[14].
  • Adolf Kiessling was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[15].
  • Adolf Kiessling is recorded as male[16].
  • Adolf Kiessling's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Adolf Kiessling's family name is recorded as Kießling[18].
  • Adolf Kiessling's given name is recorded as Adolph[19].
  • Adolf Kiessling's work location is recorded as Basel[20].
  • Adolf Kiessling's work location is recorded as Hamburg[21].
  • Adolf Kiessling's work location is recorded as Strasbourg[22].
  • Adolf Kiessling studied under Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[23].
  • Adolf Kiessling's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Adolf Kiessling's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Adolph Kießling'}[25].
  • Adolf Kiessling's writing language is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Chełmno[2], Adolf Kiessling… he was born on February 15, 1837[3].

Education

Adolf Kiessling studied under Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Basel[11], a public research university[27], in Switzerland[28], founded in 1460[29], headquartered in Basel[30]; University of Greifswald[12], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1456[33]; and University of Göttingen[13], a campus university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1734[36], headquartered in Göttingen[37].

Recognition

Adolf Kiessling received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[14].

Death and Burial

Adolf Kiessling died on May 3, 1893[5]. He died in Strasbourg[4].

Why It Matters

Adolf Kiessling ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Kiessling born?

Adolf Kiessling's place of birth was Chełmno[2].

Where did Adolf Kiessling die?

Adolf Kiessling died in Strasbourg[4].

What did Adolf Kiessling do for work?

Adolf Kiessling worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

What awards did Adolf Kiessling receive?

Honors received include Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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