Eduard Wölfflin

Swiss lexicographer and classical philologist (1831-1908)
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Eduard Wölfflin

Summary

Eduard Wölfflin is a human[1]. He was born in Basel[2]. He was born on January 1, 1831[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on November 8, 1908[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Eduard Wölfflin's place of birth was Basel[2].
  • Eduard Wölfflin died in Basel[4].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was born on January 1, 1831[3].
  • Eduard Wölfflin died on November 8, 1908[5].
  • Eduard Wölfflin is buried at Wolfgottesacker[10].
  • A child of Eduard Wölfflin was Heinrich Wölfflin[11].
  • Eduard Wölfflin held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Eduard Wölfflin worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Eduard Wölfflin worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Eduard Wölfflin worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was employed by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[13].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was employed by University of Zurich[15].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was educated at University of Göttingen[16].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was educated at University of Basel[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Eduard Wölfflin is Thesaurus Linguae Latinae[18].
  • Eduard Wölfflin received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].
  • Eduard Wölfflin was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Eduard Wölfflin's religion is recorded as reformed[21].
  • Eduard Wölfflin is recorded as male[22].
  • Eduard Wölfflin's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Eduard Wölfflin's Commons category is recorded as Eduard Wölfflin[24].
  • Eduard Wölfflin's archives at is recorded as Basel University Library (institution)[25].
  • Eduard Wölfflin's family name is recorded as Wölfflin[26].
  • Eduard Wölfflin's given name is recorded as Eduard[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Basel[2], Eduard Wölfflin… he was born on January 1, 1831[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Basel[17], a public research university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1460[34], headquartered in Basel[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[13], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1742[38], headquartered in Erlangen[39]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1472[42], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[43]; and University of Zurich[15], a university[44], in Switzerland[45], founded in 1833[46], headquartered in Zurich[47].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Eduard Wölfflin is Thesaurus Linguae Latinae[18].

Recognition

Eduard Wölfflin received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].

Personal Life

A child of Eduard Wölfflin was Heinrich Wölfflin[11]. His religion is recorded as reformed[21].

Death and Burial

Eduard Wölfflin died on November 8, 1908[5]. He passed away in Basel[4]. Burial took place at Wolfgottesacker[10].

Why It Matters

Eduard Wölfflin has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Eduard Wölfflin born?

Born in Basel[2], Eduard Wölfflin…

Where did Eduard Wölfflin die?

Eduard Wölfflin passed away in Basel[4].

What did Eduard Wölfflin do for work?

Eduard Wölfflin worked as lexicographer[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Eduard Wölfflin go to school?

Eduard Wölfflin was educated at University of Göttingen[16] and University of Basel[17].

What awards did Eduard Wölfflin receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[19].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . aleph.unibas.ch. aleph.unibas.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

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  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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