Erich Schmidt

German literary critic (1853–1913)
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Erich Schmidt
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Erich Schmidt

Summary

Erich Schmidt is a human[1]. Born in Jena[2], he… he was born on +1853-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +1913-04-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a literary historian[6], historian[7], archivist[8], university teacher[9], and germanist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Erich Schmidt was born in Jena[2].
  • Erich Schmidt passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Erich Schmidt was born on +1853-06-20T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erich Schmidt died on +1913-04-29T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erich Schmidt is buried at Friedhof IV der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[12].
  • Erich Schmidt's father was Eduard Oscar Schmidt[13].
  • Among Erich Schmidt's spouses was Wally Schmidt[14].
  • A child of Erich Schmidt was Hildegard Richter[15].
  • Erich Schmidt held citizenship in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[16].
  • German was Erich Schmidt's native language[17].
  • Erich Schmidt worked as a literary historian[6].
  • Erich Schmidt worked as a historian[7].
  • Erich Schmidt's professions included archivist[8].
  • Erich Schmidt's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Erich Schmidt's professions included germanist[10].
  • Erich Schmidt was employed by University of Vienna[18].
  • Among Erich Schmidt's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Among Erich Schmidt's employers was University of Würzburg[20].
  • Erich Schmidt's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21].
  • Erich Schmidt was educated at University of Graz[22].
  • Erich Schmidt was educated at University of Strasbourg[23].
  • Erich Schmidt was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Erich Schmidt is recorded as male[25].
  • Erich Schmidt's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Erich Schmidt's Commons category is recorded as Erich Schmidt (philologist)[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Jena[2], Erich Schmidt… he was born on +1853-06-20T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Eduard Oscar Schmidt[13]. German was his native language[17].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31]; University of Graz[22], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1585[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[35]; and University of Strasbourg[23], a university in France[36], in France[37], founded in 1538[38], headquartered in Strasbourg[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include literary historian[6], historian[7], archivist[8], university teacher[9], and germanist[10]. Employers include University of Vienna[18], a university[40], in Austria[41], founded in 1365[42], headquartered in Vienna[43]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1809[46], headquartered in Berlin[47]; and University of Würzburg[20], a public university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1402[50], headquartered in Würzburg[51].

Personal Life

Among Erich Schmidt's spouses was Wally Schmidt[14]. A child of him was Hildegard Richter[15].

Death and Burial

Erich Schmidt died on +1913-04-29T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof IV der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[12].

Why It Matters

Erich Schmidt has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

He is credited with the discovery of Apadana hoard[53], a treasure[54], in Achaemenid Empire[55], founded in -0515[56].

FAQs

Where was Erich Schmidt born?

Born in Jena[2], Erich Schmidt…

Where did Erich Schmidt die?

Erich Schmidt died in Berlin[4].

Who were Erich Schmidt's parents?

Erich Schmidt's father was Eduard Oscar Schmidt[13].

Who was Erich Schmidt married to?

Erich Schmidt's spouses include Wally Schmidt[14].

What did Erich Schmidt do for work?

Erich Schmidt worked as literary historian[6], historian[7], archivist[8], university teacher[9], and germanist[10].

Where did Erich Schmidt go to school?

Erich Schmidt was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[21], University of Graz[22], and University of Strasbourg[23].

What did Erich Schmidt discover?

Erich Schmidt is credited as discoverer of Apadana hoard[53].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [53] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  26. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  27. [56] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 28d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Native language German
    Interested in history of literature
    Member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences
    Spouse Wally Schmidt
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