Eduard Norden

German classical philologist and historian (1868–1941)
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Eduard Norden
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Eduard Norden

Summary

Eduard Norden is a human[1]. He was born in Emden[2]. He was born on September 21, 1868[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on July 13, 1941[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], religious studies scholar[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Eduard Norden's place of birth was Emden[2].
  • Eduard Norden died in Zurich[4].
  • Eduard Norden was born on September 21, 1868[3].
  • Eduard Norden died on July 13, 1941[5].
  • Burial took place at Enzenbühl cemetery[12].
  • Eduard Norden's father was Carl Norden[13].
  • Eduard Norden held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • German was Eduard Norden's native language[15].
  • Eduard Norden worked as a linguist[6].
  • Eduard Norden's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Eduard Norden's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Eduard Norden's professions included religious studies scholar[9].
  • Eduard Norden's professions included translator[10].
  • Eduard Norden worked as a professor[16].
  • Eduard Norden's field of work was Latin-language literature[17].
  • Eduard Norden's field of work was classical literature[18].
  • Eduard Norden held the position of ordinary professor[19].
  • Eduard Norden was employed by University of Greifswald[20].
  • Among Eduard Norden's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Among Eduard Norden's employers was University of Wrocław[22].
  • Eduard Norden was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Eduard Norden's education included a stint at University of Bonn[24].
  • Eduard Norden was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].
  • Eduard Norden's doctoral advisor was Franz Bücheler[26].
  • A notable student of Eduard Norden was Helene Homeyer[27].

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Origins and Family

Eduard Norden's place of birth was Emden[2]. He was born on September 21, 1868[3]. His father was Carl Norden[13]. German was his native language[15].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[24], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Eduard Norden's doctoral advisor was Franz Bücheler[26]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36]. Studied under Franz Bücheler[37], a classical philologist[38], 1837–1908[39], of Kingdom of Prussia[40], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[41], specialised in classics[42]; Hermann Usener[43], a linguist[44], 1834–1905[45], of Kingdom of Prussia[46], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[47], specialised in philology[48]; Hermann Diels[49], a historian of technology[50], 1848–1922[51], of German Empire[52], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[53], specialised in classical philology[54]; Theodor Mommsen[55]; Carl Robert[56]; and Eduard Zeller[57].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], religious studies scholar[9], translator[10], and professor[16]. Fields of work include Latin-language literature[17], a sub-set of literature[58] and classical literature[18]. Employers include University of Greifswald[20], a public university[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1456[61]; Frederick William University Berlin[21], a university[62], in Prussia[63], founded in 1828[64]; University of Wrocław[22], a university[65], in Poland[66], founded in 1702[67]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1809[70], headquartered in Berlin[71]. Eduard Norden held the position of ordinary professor[19]. A notable student of him was Helene Homeyer[27].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[72], a grade of an order[73], in Prussia[74] and Vallauri Prize[75], a cultural prize[76], in Italy[77], founded in 1894[78].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Judaism[79], a religion[80], founded in -0500[81] and Protestant Church in Germany[82], a Christian denomination[83], in Germany[84], founded in 1945[85], headquartered in Hanover[86].

Death and Burial

Eduard Norden died on July 13, 1941[5]. He died in Zurich[4]. He is buried at Enzenbühl cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Eduard Norden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[87] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[88]

FAQs

Where was Eduard Norden born?

Eduard Norden's place of birth was Emden[2].

Where did Eduard Norden die?

Eduard Norden died in Zurich[4].

Who were Eduard Norden's parents?

Eduard Norden's father was Carl Norden[13].

What did Eduard Norden do for work?

Eduard Norden worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], religious studies scholar[9], and translator[10].

Where did Eduard Norden go to school?

Eduard Norden was educated at University of Bonn[24] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].

What awards did Eduard Norden receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[72] and Vallauri Prize[75].

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  1. 12d ago · Wiki6518 · 2026-09-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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