August Twesten

German theologian
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August Twesten

Summary

August Twesten is a human[1]. His place of birth was Glückstadt[2]. He was born on January 1, 1789[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 1, 1876[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • August Twesten was born in Glückstadt[2].
  • August Twesten died in Berlin[4].
  • August Twesten was born on January 1, 1789[3].
  • August Twesten was born on April 11, 1789[10].
  • August Twesten died on January 1, 1876[5].
  • August Twesten died on January 8, 1876[11].
  • August Twesten is buried at Berlin[12].
  • August Twesten was married to Q137877394[13].
  • A child of August Twesten was Karl Twesten[14].
  • August Twesten held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • August Twesten's professions included theologian[6].
  • August Twesten worked as a university teacher[7].
  • August Twesten worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Among August Twesten's employers was Kiel University[16].
  • Among August Twesten's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[17].
  • Among August Twesten's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • August Twesten's education included a stint at Kiel University[19].
  • August Twesten was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • August Twesten's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].
  • August Twesten is recorded as male[22].
  • August Twesten's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • August Twesten's Commons category is recorded as August Twesten[24].
  • August Twesten's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[25].
  • August Twesten's family name is recorded as Twesten[26].
  • August Twesten's given name is recorded as August[27].

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Origins and Family

August Twesten was born in Glückstadt[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1789[3] and April 11, 1789[10].

Education

Educated at Kiel University[19], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1665[30], headquartered in Kiel[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8]. Employers include Kiel University[16], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1665[38], headquartered in Kiel[39]; Frederick William University Berlin[17], a university[40], in Prussia[41], founded in 1828[42]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1809[45], headquartered in Berlin[46].

Personal Life

August Twesten was married to Q137877394[13]. A child of him was Karl Twesten[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1876[5] and January 8, 1876[11]. August Twesten passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Berlin[12].

Why It Matters

August Twesten has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was August Twesten born?

August Twesten was born in Glückstadt[2].

Where did August Twesten die?

August Twesten passed away in Berlin[4].

Who was August Twesten married to?

August Twesten's spouses include Q137877394[13].

What did August Twesten do for work?

August Twesten worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did August Twesten go to school?

August Twesten was educated at Kiel University[19] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].

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. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'it', 'ja', 'ru', 'sv']
    Date of death → +1876-01-01T00:00:00Z, +1876-01-08T00:00:00Z
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    Place of burial → Berlin
    Employer → Kiel University, Frederick William University Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
    Occupation → theologian, university teacher, philosopher
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