Adolf Kirchhoff

German classical philologist and epigrapher (1826–1908)
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Adolf Kirchhoff

Summary

Adolf Kirchhoff is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on January 6, 1826[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on February 27, 1908[5]. He worked as an epigrapher[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Kirchhoff was born in Berlin[2].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was born on January 6, 1826[3].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff died on February 27, 1908[5].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff worked as an epigrapher[6].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff's field of work was classics[11].
  • Among Adolf Kirchhoff's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[12].
  • Among Adolf Kirchhoff's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • A notable student of Adolf Kirchhoff was Philipp Wegener[15].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[16].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[19].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[20].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff is recorded as male[23].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff's Commons category is recorded as Adolf Kirchhoff[25].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff's family name is recorded as Kirchhoff[26].
  • Adolf Kirchhoff's given name is recorded as Johann[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Kirchhoff's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 6, 1826[3].

Education

Adolf Kirchhoff's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14]. He studied under August Böckh[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include epigrapher[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Adolf Kirchhoff's field of work was classics[11]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[12], a university[29], in Prussia[30], founded in 1828[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. A notable student of him was Philipp Wegener[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[16], a civil decoration[36], in Prussia[37], founded in 1842[38] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17], a fellowship award[39].

Death and Burial

Adolf Kirchhoff died on February 27, 1908[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Adolf Kirchhoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Kirchhoff born?

Adolf Kirchhoff was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Adolf Kirchhoff die?

Adolf Kirchhoff passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Adolf Kirchhoff do for work?

Adolf Kirchhoff worked as epigrapher[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Adolf Kirchhoff go to school?

Adolf Kirchhoff was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

What awards did Adolf Kirchhoff receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[16] and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [13] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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