August Pott

German linguist (1802–1887)
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August Pott

Summary

August Pott is a human[1]. Born in Nettelrede[2], he… he was born on November 14, 1802[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on July 5, 1887[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and Protestant theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • August Pott's place of birth was Nettelrede[2].
  • August Pott passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • August Pott was born on November 14, 1802[3].
  • August Pott died on July 5, 1887[5].
  • August Pott held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • August Pott held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • August Pott's professions included linguist[6].
  • August Pott's professions included university teacher[7].
  • August Pott's professions included philologist[8].
  • August Pott worked as a Protestant theologian[9].
  • August Pott was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13].
  • August Pott's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[14].
  • August Pott was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].
  • A notable student of August Pott was Hermann Wilhelm Ebel[16].
  • August Pott received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17].
  • August Pott received the Volney Prize[18].
  • August Pott was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • August Pott was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • August Pott was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • August Pott was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • August Pott was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[23].
  • August Pott is recorded as male[24].
  • August Pott's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • August Pott's Commons category is recorded as August Friedrich Pott[26].
  • August Pott's archives at is recorded as University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt[27].

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Origins and Family

August Pott's place of birth was Nettelrede[2]. He was born on November 14, 1802[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[14], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. August Pott earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and Protestant theologian[9]. August Pott was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[13]. A notable student of him was Hermann Wilhelm Ebel[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17], a civil decoration[37], in Prussia[38], founded in 1842[39] and Volney Prize[18], a literary award[40], in France[41], founded in 1803[42].

Death and Burial

August Pott died on July 5, 1887[5]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Why It Matters

August Pott ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was August Pott born?

August Pott's place of birth was Nettelrede[2].

Where did August Pott die?

August Pott died in Halle (Saale)[4].

What did August Pott do for work?

August Pott worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and Protestant theologian[9].

Where did August Pott go to school?

August Pott was educated at University of Göttingen[14] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].

What awards did August Pott receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[17] and Volney Prize[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . sundoc.bibliothek.uni-halle.de. sundoc.bibliothek.uni-halle.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [36] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Deutsche Biographie. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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