Adolf Tobler

Swiss linguist (1835-1910)
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Summary

Adolf Tobler is a human[1]. Born in Hirzel[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1835[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 18, 1910[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philologist[7], university teacher[8], romanist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Adolf Tobler's place of birth was Hirzel[2].
  • Adolf Tobler died in Berlin[4].
  • Adolf Tobler died in Charlottenburg[12].
  • Adolf Tobler was born on May 24, 1835[3].
  • Adolf Tobler died on March 18, 1910[5].
  • Burial took place at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[13].
  • Adolf Tobler was married to Ottilie Baedeker[14].
  • Adolf Tobler held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Adolf Tobler held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a linguist[6].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a philologist[7].
  • Adolf Tobler's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a romanist[9].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a writer[10].
  • Adolf Tobler was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Adolf Tobler was educated at University of Bonn[18].
  • Adolf Tobler was educated at University of Zurich[19].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[21].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[23].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[24].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Romanian Academy[25].
  • Adolf Tobler's religion is recorded as reformed[26].
  • Adolf Tobler is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Adolf Tobler was born in Hirzel[2]. He was born on May 24, 1835[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and University of Zurich[19], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35]. Adolf Tobler earned the academic degree of doctorate[36]. Studied under Friedrich Christian Diez[37], a linguist[38], 1794–1876[39], of Grand Duchy of Hesse[40], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[41], specialised in philology[42] and Nicolaus Delius[43], a linguist[44], 1813–1888[45], of Germany[46], specialised in philology[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philologist[7], university teacher[8], romanist[9], and writer[10]. Adolf Tobler was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

Personal Life

Among Adolf Tobler's spouses was Ottilie Baedeker[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[26].

Death and Burial

Adolf Tobler died on March 18, 1910[5]. Recorded place of death include Berlin[4], a seat of government[48], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[49], founded in 1244[50] and Charlottenburg[12], a locality of Berlin[51], in Germany[52], founded in 1705[53]. He is buried at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Adolf Tobler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]

FAQs

Where was Adolf Tobler born?

Adolf Tobler's place of birth was Hirzel[2].

Where did Adolf Tobler die?

Adolf Tobler passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was Adolf Tobler married to?

Adolf Tobler's spouses include Ottilie Baedeker[14].

What did Adolf Tobler do for work?

Adolf Tobler worked as linguist[6], philologist[7], university teacher[8], romanist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Adolf Tobler go to school?

Adolf Tobler was educated at University of Bonn[18] and University of Zurich[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  17. [26] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [36] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [43] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  20. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  22. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [47] ↑ . 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. [54] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [55] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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