Eduard Fraenkel

German-British classical philologist (1888–1970)
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Eduard Fraenkel

Summary

Eduard Fraenkel is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on March 17, 1888[3]. He died in Oxford[4]. He died on February 5, 1970[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Eduard Fraenkel was born in Berlin[2].
  • Eduard Fraenkel died in Oxford[4].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was born on March 17, 1888[3].
  • Eduard Fraenkel died on February 5, 1970[5].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was married to Ruth von Velsen[9].
  • A child of Eduard Fraenkel was Gustav Julius Fraenkel[10].
  • Eduard Fraenkel held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Eduard Fraenkel held citizenship in United Kingdom[12].
  • Eduard Fraenkel held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Eduard Fraenkel's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Eduard Fraenkel worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Eduard Fraenkel's field of work was linguistics[14].
  • Eduard Fraenkel's field of work was Latin-language literature[15].
  • Eduard Fraenkel's field of work was classical philology[16].
  • Among Eduard Fraenkel's employers was University of Freiburg[17].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was employed by University of Göttingen[18].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was employed by University of Basel[19].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Eduard Fraenkel's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[21].
  • A notable student of Eduard Fraenkel was Helene Homeyer[22].
  • Eduard Fraenkel received the Kenyon Medal[23].
  • Eduard Fraenkel received the Vallauri Prize[24].
  • Eduard Fraenkel received the Fellow of the British Academy[25].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Eduard Fraenkel was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Eduard Fraenkel… he was born on March 17, 1888[3].

Education

Eduard Fraenkel was educated at University of Göttingen[21]. He studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include linguistics[14], an academic discipline[29]; Latin-language literature[15], a sub-set of literature[30]; and classical philology[16], an academic discipline[31]. Employers include University of Freiburg[17], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35]; University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39]; University of Basel[19], a public research university[40], in Switzerland[41], founded in 1460[42], headquartered in Basel[43]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1809[46], headquartered in Berlin[47]. A notable student of Eduard Fraenkel was Helene Homeyer[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Kenyon Medal[23], an award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; Vallauri Prize[24], a cultural prize[50], in Italy[51], founded in 1894[52]; and Fellow of the British Academy[25], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54].

Personal Life

Eduard Fraenkel was married to Ruth von Velsen[9]. A child of him was Gustav Julius Fraenkel[10].

Death and Burial

Eduard Fraenkel died on February 5, 1970[5]. He passed away in Oxford[4].

Why It Matters

Eduard Fraenkel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (76 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Eduard Fraenkel born?

Born in Berlin[2], Eduard Fraenkel…

Where did Eduard Fraenkel die?

Eduard Fraenkel died in Oxford[4].

Who was Eduard Fraenkel married to?

Eduard Fraenkel's spouses include Ruth von Velsen[9].

What did Eduard Fraenkel do for work?

Eduard Fraenkel worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Eduard Fraenkel go to school?

Eduard Fraenkel was educated at University of Göttingen[21].

What awards did Eduard Fraenkel receive?

Honors received include Kenyon Medal[23], Vallauri Prize[24], and Fellow of the British Academy[25].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [55] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation classical philologist, university teacher
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    Award received Kenyon Medal, Vallauri Prize, Fellow of the British Academy
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