Carl Brockelmann

German orientalist (1868–1956)
Person human Q62907
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Carl Brockelmann

Summary

Carl Brockelmann is a human[1]. Born in Rostock[2], he… he was born on September 17, 1868[3]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on May 6, 1956[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Carl Brockelmann's place of birth was Rostock[2].
  • Carl Brockelmann died in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Carl Brockelmann was born on September 17, 1868[3].
  • Carl Brockelmann died on May 6, 1956[5].
  • Carl Brockelmann held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Carl Brockelmann worked as a linguist[6].
  • Carl Brockelmann worked as an orientalist[7].
  • Carl Brockelmann worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Carl Brockelmann's field of work was oriental studies[11].
  • Carl Brockelmann's field of work was Arabic studies[12].
  • Among Carl Brockelmann's employers was University of Wrocław[13].
  • Among Carl Brockelmann's employers was University of Königsberg[14].
  • Carl Brockelmann was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Among Carl Brockelmann's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[16].
  • Carl Brockelmann was employed by University of Wrocław[17].
  • Carl Brockelmann was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Carl Brockelmann's education included a stint at University of Rostock[19].
  • Carl Brockelmann's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[20].
  • Carl Brockelmann's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[21].
  • Carl Brockelmann received the National Prize of East Germany[22].
  • Carl Brockelmann was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Carl Brockelmann was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[24].
  • Carl Brockelmann was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Carl Brockelmann was a member of Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Ireland[26].
  • Carl Brockelmann was a member of Société Asiatique[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Rostock[2], Carl Brockelmann… he was born on September 17, 1868[3].

Education

Educated at University of Rostock[19], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1419[30], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[31]; University of Strasbourg[20], a university[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34]; and University of Wrocław[21], a university[35], in Poland[36], founded in 1702[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8]. Fields of work include oriental studies[11], an academic discipline[38] and Arabic studies[12], a field of study[39]. Employers include University of Wrocław[13], a university[40], in Poland[41], founded in 1702[42]; University of Königsberg[14], a university[43], in Kingdom of Prussia[44], founded in 1544[45]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15], a public university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1502[48], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[49]; Frederick William University Berlin[16], a university[50], in Prussia[51], founded in 1828[52]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1809[55], headquartered in Berlin[56].

Recognition

Carl Brockelmann received the National Prize of East Germany[22].

Death and Burial

Carl Brockelmann died on May 6, 1956[5]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Why It Matters

Carl Brockelmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Carl Brockelmann born?

Born in Rostock[2], Carl Brockelmann…

Where did Carl Brockelmann die?

Carl Brockelmann died in Halle (Saale)[4].

What did Carl Brockelmann do for work?

Carl Brockelmann worked as linguist[6], orientalist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Carl Brockelmann go to school?

Carl Brockelmann was educated at University of Rostock[19], University of Strasbourg[20], and University of Wrocław[21].

What awards did Carl Brockelmann receive?

Honors received include National Prize of East Germany[22].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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