Anton Westermann

German classical philologist (1806-1869)
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Anton Westermann

Summary

Anton Westermann is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on +1806-06-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on +1869-11-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and mythographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Anton Westermann's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Anton Westermann died in Leipzig[4].
  • Anton Westermann was born on +1806-06-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Anton Westermann died on +1869-11-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Anton Westermann held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[10].
  • Anton Westermann worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Anton Westermann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Anton Westermann's professions included mythographer[8].
  • Among Anton Westermann's employers was Leipzig University[11].
  • Anton Westermann's education included a stint at Leipzig University[12].
  • Anton Westermann was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[13].
  • Anton Westermann is recorded as male[14].
  • Anton Westermann's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Anton Westermann's Commons category is recorded as Anton Westermann[16].
  • Anton Westermann's family name is recorded as Westermann[17].
  • Anton Westermann's given name is recorded as Anton[18].
  • Anton Westermann's work location is recorded as Leipzig[19].
  • Anton Westermann's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[20].
  • Anton Westermann's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Anton Westermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Anton Westermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[23].
  • Anton Westermann's sibling is recorded as George Westermann[24].
  • Anton Westermann's writing language is recorded as German[25].
  • Anton Westermann's writing language is recorded as Latin[26].

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Origins and Family

Anton Westermann was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on +1806-06-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Anton Westermann's education included a stint at Leipzig University[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and mythographer[8]. Among Anton Westermann's employers was Leipzig University[11].

Death and Burial

Anton Westermann died on +1869-11-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Anton Westermann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Anton Westermann born?

Anton Westermann was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Anton Westermann die?

Anton Westermann died in Leipzig[4].

What did Anton Westermann do for work?

Anton Westermann worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and mythographer[8].

Where did Anton Westermann go to school?

Anton Westermann was educated at Leipzig University[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Sex or gender male
    Languages spoken, written or signed German, Latin
    Member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities
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