Christian Gottlob Heyne

German classical philologist (1729-1812)
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Christian Gottlob Heyne
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Christian Gottlob Heyne

Summary

Christian Gottlob Heyne is a human[1]. He was born in Chemnitz[2]. He was born on September 25, 1729[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on July 14, 1812[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], librarian[7], art historian[8], archaeologist[9], and classical philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Chemnitz[2], Christian Gottlob Heyne…
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne died in Göttingen[4].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne was born on September 25, 1729[3].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne died on July 14, 1812[5].
  • Burial took place at Bartholomäusfriedhof, Göttingen[12].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne was married to Georgine Brandes[13].
  • Among Christian Gottlob Heyne's spouses was Georgine Heyne[14].
  • A child of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Therese Huber[15].
  • A child of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Alfred Heyne[16].
  • A child of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Carl Wilhelm Ludwig Heyne[17].
  • A child of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Jeanette Heyne[18].
  • A child of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Laura Heyne[19].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne held citizenship in Electorate of Hanover[20].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne's professions included librarian[7].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne worked as an art historian[8].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne's professions included archaeologist[9].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne worked as a classical philologist[10].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne worked as a university teacher[21].
  • Among Christian Gottlob Heyne's employers was University of Göttingen[22].
  • Christian Gottlob Heyne's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
  • A notable student of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Christian Jakob Kraus[24].
  • A notable student of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Philipp Karl Buttmann[25].
  • A notable student of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Georg Zoëga[26].
  • A notable student of Christian Gottlob Heyne was Friedrich August Wolf[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Christian Gottlob Heyne's place of birth was Chemnitz[2]. He was born on September 25, 1729[3].

Education

Christian Gottlob Heyne's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23]. Studied under Johann Friedrich Christ[28], an art historian[29], 1701–1756[30], of Germany[31]; Johann August Ernesti[32]; and Johann August Bach[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], librarian[7], art historian[8], archaeologist[9], classical philologist[10], and university teacher[21]. Christian Gottlob Heyne was employed by University of Göttingen[22]. Notable students include Christian Jakob Kraus[24], a linguist[34], 1753–1807[35], of Germany[36]; Philipp Karl Buttmann[25], a linguist[37], 1764–1829[38], of Kingdom of Prussia[39]; Georg Zoëga[26], an anthropologist[40], 1755–1809[41], of Kingdom of Denmark[42], awarded the Order of the Dannebrog[43], specialised in archaeology[44]; Friedrich August Wolf[27], a linguist[45], 1759–1824[46], of Kingdom of Prussia[47], specialised in philology[48]; Johann Michael Ackner[49], a naturalist[50], 1782–1862[51], of Austrian Empire[52], awarded the Civil Merit Cross (Austria-Hungary)[53]; and Georg Ludwig König[54], a teacher[55], 1766–1849[56], of Germany[57], awarded the honorary doctor of the Christian Albrechts University of Kiel[58].

Recognition

Christian Gottlob Heyne received the Fellow of the Royal Society[59].

Personal Life

Spouses include Georgine Brandes[13] and Georgine Heyne[14], an author[60], 1752–1834[61]. Children include Therese Huber[15], a writer[62], 1764–1829[63], of Kingdom of Hanover[64]; Alfred Heyne[16], an Oberamtmann[65], 1792–1874[66], of German Reich[67]; Carl Wilhelm Ludwig Heyne[17], a physician[68], 1761–1794[69]; Jeanette Heyne[18], 1780–1857[70]; and Laura Heyne[19], 1789–1852[71].

Death and Burial

Christian Gottlob Heyne died on July 14, 1812[5]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He is buried at Bartholomäusfriedhof, Göttingen[12].

Why It Matters

Christian Gottlob Heyne ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]

His notable doctoral advisees include Georg Zoëga[74].

FAQs

Where was Christian Gottlob Heyne born?

Christian Gottlob Heyne was born in Chemnitz[2].

Where did Christian Gottlob Heyne die?

Christian Gottlob Heyne passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who was Christian Gottlob Heyne married to?

Christian Gottlob Heyne's spouses include Georgine Brandes[13] and Georgine Heyne[14].

What did Christian Gottlob Heyne do for work?

Christian Gottlob Heyne worked as anthropologist[6], librarian[7], art historian[8], archaeologist[9], and classical philologist[10].

Where did Christian Gottlob Heyne go to school?

Christian Gottlob Heyne was educated at Leipzig University[23].

What awards did Christian Gottlob Heyne receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[59].

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  1. 13d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-06-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Christian Jakob Kraus, Philipp Karl Buttmann, Georg Zoëga +5
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  2. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, librarian, art historian +3
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  3. 6w ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Göttinger Gedenktafel - Heyne, Christian Gottlob, 1, Papendiek 16, Innenstadt, G
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1801]]: Göttinger Gedenktafel - Heyne, Christian Gottlob, 1, Papendiek 16, Innenstadt, Göttingen, Landkreis Göttingen.jpg"
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