Adolf Tobler

Swiss linguist (1835-1910)
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Adolf Tobler

Summary

Adolf Tobler is a human[1]. Born in Hirzel[2], he… he was born on +1835-05-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +1910-03-18T00:00:00Z[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 (6 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 was born on +1835-05-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Adolf Tobler died on +1910-03-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Adolf Tobler is buried at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[12].
  • Among Adolf Tobler's spouses was Ottilie Baedeker[13].
  • Adolf Tobler held citizenship in Switzerland[14].
  • Adolf Tobler held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a linguist[6].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a philologist[7].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Adolf Tobler's professions included romanist[9].
  • Adolf Tobler worked as a writer[10].
  • Adolf Tobler was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Adolf Tobler was educated at University of Bonn[17].
  • Adolf Tobler was educated at University of Zurich[18].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[20].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[22].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[23].
  • Adolf Tobler was a member of Romanian Academy[24].
  • Adolf Tobler's religion is recorded as reformed[25].
  • Adolf Tobler's image is recorded as Nicola Perscheid - Adolf Tobler.jpg[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 +1835-05-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and University of Zurich[18], 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[16].

Personal Life

Among Adolf Tobler's spouses was Ottilie Baedeker[13]. His religion is recorded as reformed[25].

Death and Burial

Adolf Tobler died on +1910-03-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Adolf Tobler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

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[13].

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[17] and University of Zurich[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [26] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [10] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
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  17. [25] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . aibl.fr. Retrieved . aibl.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . 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. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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