Enno Littmann

German orientalist (1875–1958)
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Enno Littmann
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Enno Littmann

Summary

Enno Littmann is a human[1]. Born in Oldenburg[2], he… he was born on September 16, 1875[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on May 4, 1958[5]. He worked as an orientalist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Enno Littmann's place of birth was Oldenburg[2].
  • Enno Littmann died in Tübingen[4].
  • Enno Littmann was born on September 16, 1875[3].
  • Enno Littmann died on May 4, 1958[5].
  • Enno Littmann held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Enno Littmann's professions included orientalist[6].
  • Enno Littmann's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Enno Littmann worked as a historian[8].
  • Enno Littmann's professions included translator[9].
  • Enno Littmann's field of work was oriental studies[12].
  • Enno Littmann's field of work was translation from Arabic[13].
  • Enno Littmann was employed by University of Tübingen[14].
  • Enno Littmann was employed by University of Bonn[15].
  • Enno Littmann was employed by University of Göttingen[16].
  • Enno Littmann was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Enno Littmann's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Enno Littmann was educated at University of Greifswald[19].
  • A notable student of Enno Littmann was Emil Forrer[20].
  • Enno Littmann received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].
  • Enno Littmann was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Enno Littmann was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[23].
  • Enno Littmann was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[24].
  • Enno Littmann was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[25].
  • Enno Littmann was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[26].
  • Enno Littmann is recorded as male[27].

Product Details

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  • Type: Person[28]

  • Country: DE[29]

  • Began / founded: 1875-09-16[30]

  • Ended / dissolved: 1958-05-04[31]

  • MusicBrainz ID: 0781601f-4c22-4018-9f6b-2dfa43c37d39[32]

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Origins and Family

Enno Littmann's place of birth was Oldenburg[2]. He was born on September 16, 1875[3].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], a comprehensive university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1809[35], headquartered in Berlin[36]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1502[39], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[40]; and University of Greifswald[19], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1456[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include orientalist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and translator[9]. Fields of work include oriental studies[12], an academic discipline[44] and translation from Arabic[13]. Employers include University of Tübingen[14], a comprehensive university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1477[47], headquartered in Tübingen[48]; University of Bonn[15], a public research university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1818[51], headquartered in Bonn[52]; and University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1734[55], headquartered in Göttingen[56]. A notable student of Enno Littmann was Emil Forrer[20].

Recognition

Enno Littmann received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].

Death and Burial

Enno Littmann died on May 4, 1958[5]. He died in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Enno Littmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

FAQs

Where was Enno Littmann born?

Enno Littmann's place of birth was Oldenburg[2].

Where did Enno Littmann die?

Enno Littmann died in Tübingen[4].

What did Enno Littmann do for work?

Enno Littmann worked as orientalist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and translator[9].

Where did Enno Littmann go to school?

Enno Littmann was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], and University of Greifswald[19].

What awards did Enno Littmann receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].

References

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  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  2. [29] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
  3. [30] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.
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  5. [32] . MusicBrainz (MetaBrainz Foundation). musicbrainz.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [58] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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