Emil Jacobs

German librarian (1868–1940)
Person human Q1336286
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Summary

Emil Jacobs was born on April 25, 1868[1], in Gotha[2]. He died on March 18, 1940[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a librarian[5] and classical philologist[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[8]
  • Employer: University of Freiburg[9]
  • Member of: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Archives at: Berlin State Library[12]
  • Family name: Jacobs[13]
  • Given name: Emil[14]
  • Work location: Berlin[15], Freiburg im Breisgau[16]
  • Student of: Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]

FAQs

Where was Emil Jacobs born?

Emil Jacobs was born in Gotha[2].

Where did Emil Jacobs die?

Emil Jacobs passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Emil Jacobs do for work?

Emil Jacobs worked as a librarian[5] and classical philologist[6].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → Q63970319
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    Occupation → librarian, classical philologist
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