Alexander Schnütgen

German theologian (1843–1918)
Person human Q1393566
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Summary

Alexander Schnütgen was born on February 22, 1843[1], in Steele[2]. He died on November 24, 1918[3], in Listernohl[4]. He worked as a theologian[5]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[7]
  • Educated at: University of Tübingen[8], Old University of Leuven[9]
  • Award received: honorary citizen of Cologne[10]
  • Member of: Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Alexander Schnütgen[14]
  • Family name: Schnütgen[15]
  • Given name: Alexander[16]
  • Relative: Q137874158[17]
  • Depicted by: Portrait of Alexander Schnütgen in Choir Vestments[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]
  • Commons Creator page: Alexander Schnütgen (1843-1918)[20]
  • Different from: Alexander Schnütgen[21]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Provenance[22]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[23]

FAQs

Where was Alexander Schnütgen born?

Alexander Schnütgen's place of birth was Steele[2].

Where did Alexander Schnütgen die?

Alexander Schnütgen passed away in Listernohl[4].

What did Alexander Schnütgen do for work?

Alexander Schnütgen worked as a theologian[5].

Where did Alexander Schnütgen go to school?

Alexander Schnütgen was educated at University of Tübingen[8] and Old University of Leuven[9].

What awards did Alexander Schnütgen receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Cologne[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wp.de. Retrieved . wp.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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