Alfred Rahlfs

German biblical scholar (1865-1935)
Person human Q91042
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Alfred Rahlfs

Summary

Alfred Rahlfs is a human[1]. Born in Linden-Limmer[2], he… he was born on May 29, 1865[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on April 8, 1935[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Linden-Limmer[2], Alfred Rahlfs…
  • Alfred Rahlfs passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Alfred Rahlfs was born on May 29, 1865[3].
  • Alfred Rahlfs died on April 8, 1935[5].
  • Alfred Rahlfs held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's professions included theologian[6].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's professions included historian[7].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Alfred Rahlfs held the position of chairperson[11].
  • Alfred Rahlfs was employed by University of Göttingen[12].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Alfred Rahlfs is Alfred Rahlfs' edition of the Septuagint[14].
  • Alfred Rahlfs was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[15].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].
  • Alfred Rahlfs is recorded as male[17].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Rahlfs[19].
  • Alfred Rahlfs earned the academic degree of habilitation[20].
  • Alfred Rahlfs earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[21].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's family name is recorded as Q37069165[22].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's given name is recorded as Alfred[23].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's Commons Creator page is recorded as Alfred Rahlfs[25].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Otto Gustav Alfred Rahlfs'}[26].
  • Alfred Rahlfs's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Alfred Rahlfs'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Rahlfs's place of birth was Linden-Limmer[2]. He was born on May 29, 1865[3].

Education

Alfred Rahlfs was educated at University of Göttingen[13]. Academic degrees include habilitation[20] and Doctor of Philosophy[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Alfred Rahlfs's employers was University of Göttingen[12]. He held the position of chairperson[11].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Alfred Rahlfs is he' edition of the Septuagint[14].

Personal Life

Alfred Rahlfs's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[16].

Death and Burial

Alfred Rahlfs died on April 8, 1935[5]. He died in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Rahlfs ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Rahlfs born?

Alfred Rahlfs's place of birth was Linden-Limmer[2].

Where did Alfred Rahlfs die?

Alfred Rahlfs passed away in Göttingen[4].

What did Alfred Rahlfs do for work?

Alfred Rahlfs worked as theologian[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Alfred Rahlfs go to school?

Alfred Rahlfs was educated at University of Göttingen[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . referenceworks.brillonline.com. referenceworks.brillonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . referenceworks.brillonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . referenceworks.brillonline.com. referenceworks.brillonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [19] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, historian, university teacher
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  2. 24d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
    Member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony
    Family name Q37069165
    Instance of human
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