Erich Bethe

German classical philologist (1863–1940)
Person human Q107689
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Erich Bethe

Summary

Erich Bethe is a human[1]. Born in Szczecin[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1863[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on October 19, 1940[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Szczecin[2], Erich Bethe…
  • Erich Bethe died in Leipzig[4].
  • Erich Bethe was born on May 2, 1863[3].
  • Erich Bethe died on October 19, 1940[5].
  • Erich Bethe was married to Margarethe Loewe-Bethe[10].
  • Erich Bethe held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[11].
  • Erich Bethe held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Erich Bethe worked as a linguist[6].
  • Erich Bethe's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Erich Bethe worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Erich Bethe was employed by University of Bonn[13].
  • Among Erich Bethe's employers was Leipzig University[14].
  • Erich Bethe was employed by University of Basel[15].
  • Erich Bethe was employed by University of Giessen[16].
  • Among Erich Bethe's employers was University of Rostock[17].
  • Erich Bethe's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[18].
  • Erich Bethe was educated at University of Bonn[19].
  • Erich Bethe was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Erich Bethe is recorded as male[21].
  • Erich Bethe's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Erich Bethe's archives at is recorded as Leipzig University Library[23].
  • Erich Bethe's family name is recorded as Bethe[24].
  • Erich Bethe's given name is recorded as Erich[25].
  • Erich Bethe's work location is recorded as Bonn[26].
  • Erich Bethe's work location is recorded as Leipzig[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Szczecin[2], Erich Bethe… he was born on May 2, 1863[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Bonn[19], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]. Erich Bethe studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Bonn[13], a public research university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1818[39], headquartered in Bonn[40]; Leipzig University[14], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1409[43], headquartered in Leipzig[44]; University of Basel[15], a public research university[45], in Switzerland[46], founded in 1460[47], headquartered in Basel[48]; University of Giessen[16], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1607[51], headquartered in Giessen[52]; and University of Rostock[17], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1419[55], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[56].

Personal Life

Among Erich Bethe's spouses was Margarethe Loewe-Bethe[10].

Death and Burial

Erich Bethe died on October 19, 1940[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Bethe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Erich Bethe born?

Erich Bethe was born in Szczecin[2].

Where did Erich Bethe die?

Erich Bethe died in Leipzig[4].

Who was Erich Bethe married to?

Erich Bethe's spouses include Margarethe Loewe-Bethe[10].

What did Erich Bethe do for work?

Erich Bethe worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Erich Bethe go to school?

Erich Bethe was educated at University of Göttingen[18] and University of Bonn[19].

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  28. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, classical philologist, university teacher
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  2. 14d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Prussia, German Reich
    Occupation linguist, classical philologist, university teacher
    Place of birth Szczecin
    Given name Erich
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