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 June 18, 1806[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on November 24, 1869[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 (16 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 June 18, 1806[3].
  • Anton Westermann died on November 24, 1869[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].
  • A notable student of Anton Westermann was August Rossbach[13].
  • Anton Westermann was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[14].
  • Anton Westermann is recorded as male[15].
  • Anton Westermann's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Anton Westermann's Commons category is recorded as Anton Westermann[17].
  • Anton Westermann's family name is recorded as Westermann[18].
  • Anton Westermann's given name is recorded as Anton[19].
  • Anton Westermann's work location is recorded as Leipzig[20].
  • Anton Westermann's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[21].
  • Anton Westermann's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Anton Westermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Anton Westermann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[24].
  • Anton Westermann's sibling is recorded as George Westermann[25].
  • Anton Westermann's writing language is recorded as German[26].
  • Anton Westermann's writing language is recorded as Latin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Anton Westermann was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on June 18, 1806[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]. A notable student of him was August Rossbach[13].

Death and Burial

Anton Westermann died on November 24, 1869[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Anton Westermann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

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].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

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Edit History

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  1. 3d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student → August Rossbach
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'sv']
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  2. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 27781
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  3. 25d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 27781
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  4. 11w ago · Bargioni · 2026-07-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sbn author id → SBLV194589
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  5. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of spain spmabn id (bne v1.0) → XX1334574
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  6. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German, Latin
    Member of → Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities
    Citizenship → —
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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