Alexander Riese

German historian (1840–1924)
Person human Q95755
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Alexander Riese

Summary

Alexander Riese is a human[1]. His place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on June 2, 1840[3]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He died on October 8, 1924[5]. He worked as a historian[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, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Riese was born in Frankfurt[2].
  • Alexander Riese died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Alexander Riese was born on June 2, 1840[3].
  • Alexander Riese died on October 8, 1924[5].
  • Alexander Riese held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Alexander Riese worked as a historian[6].
  • Alexander Riese's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Alexander Riese's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alexander Riese was employed by Heidelberg University[11].
  • Alexander Riese is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexander Riese's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexander Riese's family name is recorded as Riese[14].
  • Alexander Riese's given name is recorded as Alexander[15].
  • Alexander Riese's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[16].
  • Alexander Riese's described by source is recorded as Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[17].
  • Alexander Riese's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[18].
  • Alexander Riese's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Alexander Riese's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Alexander Riese'}[20].
  • Alexander Riese's writing language is recorded as German[21].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Riese's place of birth was Frankfurt[2]. He was born on June 2, 1840[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Alexander Riese was employed by Heidelberg University[11].

Death and Burial

Alexander Riese died on October 8, 1924[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Why It Matters

Alexander Riese ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Riese born?

Born in Frankfurt[2], Alexander Riese…

Where did Alexander Riese die?

Alexander Riese died in Frankfurt[4].

What did Alexander Riese do for work?

Alexander Riese worked as historian[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Frankfurt
    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Given name Alexander
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