Alexander Kohut

United States rabbi and orientalist (1842–1894)
Person human Q382040
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Alexander Kohut

Summary

Alexander Kohut is a human[1]. He was born in Kiskunfélegyháza[2]. He was born on April 22, 1842[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on May 25, 1894[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and orientalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Kohut's place of birth was Kiskunfélegyháza[2].
  • Alexander Kohut died in New York City[4].
  • Alexander Kohut was born on April 22, 1842[3].
  • Alexander Kohut was born on June 11, 1842[12].
  • Alexander Kohut died on May 25, 1894[5].
  • Burial took place at Linden Hill Jewish Cemetery[13].
  • A child of Alexander Kohut was George Alexander Kohut[14].
  • Alexander Kohut held citizenship in Hungary[15].
  • Alexander Kohut's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Alexander Kohut worked as a rabbi[7].
  • Alexander Kohut worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Kohut worked as a writer[9].
  • Alexander Kohut's professions included orientalist[10].
  • Alexander Kohut's field of work was Judaism[16].
  • Alexander Kohut's field of work was oriental studies[17].
  • Alexander Kohut held the position of Chief Rabbi[18].
  • Among Alexander Kohut's employers was Jewish Theological Seminary of America[19].
  • Alexander Kohut was educated at Leipzig University[20].
  • Alexander Kohut's religion is recorded as Judaism[21].
  • Alexander Kohut is recorded as male[22].
  • Alexander Kohut's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alexander Kohut's Commons category is recorded as Alexander Kohut[24].
  • Alexander Kohut's family name is recorded as Kohut[25].
  • Alexander Kohut's given name is recorded as Alexander[26].
  • Alexander Kohut's work location is recorded as Leipzig[27].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Kohut was born in Kiskunfélegyháza[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 22, 1842[3] and June 11, 1842[12].

Education

Alexander Kohut's education included a stint at Leipzig University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and orientalist[10]. Fields of work include Judaism[16], a religion[28], founded in -0500[29] and oriental studies[17], an academic discipline[30]. Alexander Kohut was employed by Jewish Theological Seminary of America[19]. He held the position of Chief Rabbi[18].

Personal Life

A child of Alexander Kohut was George Alexander Kohut[14]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[21].

Death and Burial

Alexander Kohut died on May 25, 1894[5]. He died in New York City[4]. He is buried at Linden Hill Jewish Cemetery[13].

Why It Matters

Alexander Kohut ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Kohut born?

Alexander Kohut's place of birth was Kiskunfélegyháza[2].

Where did Alexander Kohut die?

Alexander Kohut passed away in New York City[4].

What did Alexander Kohut do for work?

Alexander Kohut worked as lexicographer[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and orientalist[10].

Where did Alexander Kohut go to school?

Alexander Kohut was educated at Leipzig University[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q25046184. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q25046197. wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Q25046184. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . arcanum.hu. arcanum.hu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Kohut, Alexander. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Alexander
    Field of work Judaism, oriental studies
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    Religion or worldview Judaism
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