Curt Wachsmuth

German classical philologist, archaeologist and historian of classical antiquity (1837–1905)
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Curt Wachsmuth

Summary

Curt Wachsmuth is a human[1]. He was born in Naumburg[2]. He was born on +1837-04-27T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on +1905-06-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Naumburg[2], Curt Wachsmuth…
  • Curt Wachsmuth passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was born on +1837-04-27T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Curt Wachsmuth died on +1905-06-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Curt Wachsmuth's father was Julius Wachsmuth[11].
  • Among Curt Wachsmuth's spouses was Marie Wachsmuth[12].
  • A child of Curt Wachsmuth was Richard Wachsmuth[13].
  • Curt Wachsmuth held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Curt Wachsmuth's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Curt Wachsmuth worked as a historian of classical antiquity[7].
  • Curt Wachsmuth's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Curt Wachsmuth worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Curt Wachsmuth held the position of Geheimrat[15].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was employed by University of Göttingen[16].
  • Among Curt Wachsmuth's employers was Heidelberg University[17].
  • Among Curt Wachsmuth's employers was University of Marburg[18].
  • Among Curt Wachsmuth's employers was Leipzig University[19].
  • Curt Wachsmuth's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was educated at University of Bonn[21].
  • A notable student of Curt Wachsmuth was Curt Theodor Fischer[22].
  • Curt Wachsmuth received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[23].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Curt Wachsmuth was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Naumburg[2], Curt Wachsmuth… he was born on +1837-04-27T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Julius Wachsmuth[11].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31] and University of Bonn[21], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39]; Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1386[42], headquartered in Heidelberg[43]; University of Marburg[18], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1527[46], headquartered in Marburg[47]; and Leipzig University[19], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1409[50], headquartered in Leipzig[51]. Curt Wachsmuth held the position of Geheimrat[15]. A notable student of him was Curt Theodor Fischer[22]. Doctoral students include Otto Theodor Schulz[52], a university teacher[53], 1879–1954[54], of Germany[55] and Karl Frick[56], a classical philologist[57], b. 1848[58], of Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[59], awarded the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[60].

Recognition

Curt Wachsmuth received the Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[23].

Personal Life

Among Curt Wachsmuth's spouses was Marie Wachsmuth[12]. A child of him was Richard Wachsmuth[13].

Death and Burial

Curt Wachsmuth died on +1905-06-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Curt Wachsmuth ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

FAQs

Where was Curt Wachsmuth born?

Curt Wachsmuth's place of birth was Naumburg[2].

Where did Curt Wachsmuth die?

Curt Wachsmuth passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who were Curt Wachsmuth's parents?

Curt Wachsmuth's father was Julius Wachsmuth[11].

Who was Curt Wachsmuth married to?

Curt Wachsmuth's spouses include Marie Wachsmuth[12].

What did Curt Wachsmuth do for work?

Curt Wachsmuth worked as classical archaeologist[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Curt Wachsmuth go to school?

Curt Wachsmuth was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[20] and University of Bonn[21].

What awards did Curt Wachsmuth receive?

Honors received include Travel Scholarship of the German Archaeological Institute[23].

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Class ancestry

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [61] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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