August Potthast

German historian (1824–1898)
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August Potthast

Summary

August Potthast is a human[1]. Born in Höxter[2], he… he was born on August 13, 1824[3]. He died in Głubczyce[4]. He died on February 13, 1898[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], medievalist[7], and historian[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Höxter[2], August Potthast…
  • August Potthast died in Głubczyce[4].
  • August Potthast was born on August 13, 1824[3].
  • August Potthast died on February 13, 1898[5].
  • August Potthast held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • August Potthast worked as a librarian[6].
  • August Potthast's professions included medievalist[7].
  • August Potthast's professions included historian[8].
  • August Potthast's education included a stint at Gymnasium Theodorianum[11].
  • August Potthast is recorded as male[12].
  • August Potthast's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • August Potthast's archives at is recorded as Q81164803[14].
  • August Potthast's family name is recorded as Potthast[15].
  • August Potthast's given name is recorded as August[16].
  • August Potthast's work location is recorded as Berlin[17].
  • August Potthast's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[18].
  • August Potthast's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[19].
  • August Potthast's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Latin[20].
  • August Potthast's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Höxter[2], August Potthast… he was born on August 13, 1824[3].

Education

August Potthast's education included a stint at Gymnasium Theodorianum[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], medievalist[7], and historian[8].

Death and Burial

August Potthast died on February 13, 1898[5]. He passed away in Głubczyce[4].

Why It Matters

August Potthast has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]

FAQs

Where was August Potthast born?

Born in Höxter[2], August Potthast…

Where did August Potthast die?

August Potthast passed away in Głubczyce[4].

What did August Potthast do for work?

August Potthast worked as librarian[6], medievalist[7], and historian[8].

Where did August Potthast go to school?

August Potthast was educated at Gymnasium Theodorianum[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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