Ernst Robert Curtius

Summary

Ernst Robert Curtius is a human^[1]. Born in Thann^[2], he… he was born on April 14, 1886^[3]. He died in Rome^[4]. He died on April 19, 1956^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], translator^[7], university teacher^[8], literary critic^[9], and writer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Thann^[2], Ernst Robert Curtius…
• Ernst Robert Curtius passed away in Rome^[4].
• Ernst Robert Curtius was born on April 14, 1886^[3].
• Ernst Robert Curtius died on April 19, 1956^[5].
• Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg^[12].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's father was Friedrich Curtius^[13].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's mother was Louise Curtius^[14].
• Among Ernst Robert Curtius's spouses was Ilse Curtius^[15].
• Ernst Robert Curtius held citizenship in Germany^[16].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included linguist^[6].
• Ernst Robert Curtius worked as a translator^[7].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included university teacher^[8].
• Ernst Robert Curtius worked as a literary critic^[9].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included writer^[10].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included romanist^[17].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was history of literature^[18].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was Romance studies^[19].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was French literature^[20].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was medieval Latin literature^[21].
• Ernst Robert Curtius was employed by University of Bonn^[22].
• Ernst Robert Curtius was employed by Heidelberg University^[23].
• Among Ernst Robert Curtius's employers was University of Marburg^[24].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's education included a stint at University of Bonn^[25].
• Ernst Robert Curtius's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[26].
• Ernst Robert Curtius was educated at University of Strasbourg^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thann^[2], Ernst Robert Curtius… he was born on April 14, 1886^[3]. His father was Friedrich Curtius^[13]. His mother was Louise Curtius^[14].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn^[25], a public research university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1818^[30], headquartered in Bonn^[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[26], a comprehensive university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1809^[34], headquartered in Berlin^[35]; and University of Strasbourg^[27], a university in France^[36], in France^[37], founded in 1538^[38], headquartered in Strasbourg^[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], translator^[7], university teacher^[8], literary critic^[9], writer^[10], and romanist^[17]. Fields of work include history of literature^[18], an academic discipline^[40]; Romance studies^[19], an academic discipline^[41]; French literature^[20], a field of study^[42]; and medieval Latin literature^[21], a sub-set of literature^[43]. Employers include University of Bonn^[22], a public research university^[44], in Germany^[45], founded in 1818^[46], headquartered in Bonn^[47]; Heidelberg University^[23], a public research university^[48], in Germany^[49], founded in 1386^[50], headquartered in Heidelberg^[51]; and University of Marburg^[24], a public university^[52], in Germany^[53], founded in 1527^[54], headquartered in Marburg^[55]. A notable student of Ernst Robert Curtius was Otto Brendel^[56]. He supervised Eva Rechel-Mertens as a doctoral student^[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[58], a civil decoration^[59], in Prussia^[60], founded in 1842^[61]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America^[62]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt^[63], a cultural prize^[64], in Germany^[65], founded in 1932^[66]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[67], an award^[68], in France^[69].

Personal Life

Ernst Robert Curtius was married to Ilse Curtius^[15].

Death and Burial

Ernst Robert Curtius died on April 19, 1956^[5]. He died in Rome^[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg^[12].

Why It Matters

Ernst Robert Curtius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[70] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[71]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Robert Curtius born?

Ernst Robert Curtius's place of birth was Thann^[2].

Where did Ernst Robert Curtius die?

Ernst Robert Curtius passed away in Rome^[4].

Who were Ernst Robert Curtius's parents?

Ernst Robert Curtius's father was Friedrich Curtius^[13]. Ernst Robert Curtius's mother was Louise Curtius^[14].

Who was Ernst Robert Curtius married to?

Ernst Robert Curtius's spouses include Ilse Curtius^[15].

What did Ernst Robert Curtius do for work?

Ernst Robert Curtius worked as linguist^[6], translator^[7], university teacher^[8], literary critic^[9], and writer^[10].

Where did Ernst Robert Curtius go to school?

Ernst Robert Curtius was educated at University of Bonn^[25], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin^[26], and University of Strasbourg^[27].

What awards did Ernst Robert Curtius receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[58], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America^[62], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt^[63], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris^[67].