Eduard Haffner

Baltic German educationist and university teacher (1804-1889)
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Summary

Eduard Haffner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Riga[2]. He was born on August 15, 1804[3]. He died in Riga[4]. He died on January 13, 1889[5]. He worked as a pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and head teacher[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Riga[2].
  • Eduard Haffner died in Riga[4].
  • Eduard Haffner was born on August 15, 1804[3].
  • Eduard Haffner died on January 13, 1889[5].
  • Eduard Haffner's father was Johann Jakob Haffner[10].
  • Eduard Haffner's mother was Elisabeth Haffner[11].
  • Eduard Haffner was married to Wilhelmine Haffner[12].
  • A child of Eduard Haffner was Paul Christian Alexander von Haffner[13].
  • A child of Eduard Haffner was Gustav Benjamin Maximilian von Haffner[14].
  • A child of Eduard Haffner was Marie von Hübbenet[15].
  • Eduard Haffner held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Eduard Haffner worked as a pedagogue[6].
  • Eduard Haffner worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Eduard Haffner worked as a head teacher[8].
  • Eduard Haffner's field of work was philology[17].
  • Eduard Haffner held the position of rector[18].
  • Among Eduard Haffner's employers was Imperial University of Dorpat[19].
  • Eduard Haffner was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[20].
  • Eduard Haffner received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21].
  • Eduard Haffner received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22].
  • Eduard Haffner received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[23].
  • Eduard Haffner received the Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24].
  • Eduard Haffner is recorded as male[25].
  • Eduard Haffner's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Eduard Haffner earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Riga[2], Eduard Haffner… he was born on August 15, 1804[3]. His father was Johann Jakob Haffner[10]. His mother was Elisabeth Haffner[11].

Education

Eduard Haffner's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[20]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and head teacher[8]. Eduard Haffner's field of work was philology[17]. He was employed by Imperial University of Dorpat[19]. He held the position of rector[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31]; Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[23], a grade of an order[32], in Russian Empire[33]; and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[34], in Russian Empire[35].

Personal Life

Eduard Haffner was married to Wilhelmine Haffner[12]. Children include Paul Christian Alexander von Haffner[13], Gustav Benjamin Maximilian von Haffner[14], and Marie von Hübbenet[15].

Death and Burial

Eduard Haffner died on January 13, 1889[5]. He passed away in Riga[4].

Why It Matters

Eduard Haffner is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

FAQs

Where was Eduard Haffner born?

Eduard Haffner's place of birth was Riga[2].

Where did Eduard Haffner die?

Eduard Haffner died in Riga[4].

Who were Eduard Haffner's parents?

Eduard Haffner's father was Johann Jakob Haffner[10]. Eduard Haffner's mother was Elisabeth Haffner[11].

Who was Eduard Haffner married to?

Eduard Haffner's spouses include Wilhelmine Haffner[12].

What did Eduard Haffner do for work?

Eduard Haffner worked as pedagogue[6], university teacher[7], and head teacher[8].

Where did Eduard Haffner go to school?

Eduard Haffner was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[20].

What awards did Eduard Haffner receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[21], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 1st class[22], Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[23], and Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class[24].

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  15. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → pedagogue, university teacher, head teacher
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Child → Paul Christian Alexander von Haffner, Gustav Benjamin Maximilian von Haffner, Marie von Hübbenet
    Instance of → —
    Family name → Haffner
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