Christian Tornau

German classical philologist
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Christian Tornau

Summary

Christian Tornau is a human[1]. He was born in Remscheid[2]. He was born on October 2, 1967[3]. He worked as a classical philologist[4] and university teacher[5].

Key Facts

  • Christian Tornau was born in Remscheid[2].
  • Christian Tornau was born on October 2, 1967[3].
  • Christian Tornau held citizenship in Germany[6].
  • Christian Tornau's professions included classical philologist[4].
  • Christian Tornau's professions included university teacher[5].
  • Christian Tornau was employed by University of Würzburg[7].
  • Among Christian Tornau's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[8].
  • Christian Tornau's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[9].
  • Christian Tornau received the Bruno Snell award[10].
  • Christian Tornau was a member of Mommsen Society[11].
  • Christian Tornau is recorded as male[12].
  • Christian Tornau's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Christian Tornau earned the academic degree of doctorate[14].
  • Christian Tornau's family name is recorded as Tornau[15].
  • Christian Tornau's given name is recorded as Christian[16].
  • Christian Tornau's work location is recorded as Jena[17].
  • Christian Tornau's work location is recorded as Würzburg[18].
  • Christian Tornau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[19].
  • Christian Tornau's name in native language is recorded as Christian Tornau[20].

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Origins and Family

Born in Remscheid[2], Christian Tornau… he was born on October 2, 1967[3].

Education

Christian Tornau's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[9]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[4] and university teacher[5]. Employers include University of Würzburg[7], a public university[21], in Germany[22], founded in 1402[23], headquartered in Würzburg[24] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[8], a public university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1558[27], headquartered in Jena[28].

Recognition

Christian Tornau received the Bruno Snell award[10].

FAQs

Where was Christian Tornau born?

Born in Remscheid[2], Christian Tornau…

What did Christian Tornau do for work?

Christian Tornau worked as classical philologist[4] and university teacher[5].

Where did Christian Tornau go to school?

Christian Tornau was educated at University of Göttingen[9].

What awards did Christian Tornau receive?

Honors received include Bruno Snell award[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [6] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 20d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation classical philologist, university teacher
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  2. 28d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Isni 000000003792657X
    Award received Bruno Snell award
    Family name Tornau
    Gnd id 120176394
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