Ernst Robert Curtius

German philologist and literary scholar (1886–1956)
Person human Q561089
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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 (1 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Thann[2].
  • 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].
  • A child of Ernst Robert Curtius was Q139565425[16].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius worked as a linguist[6].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included translator[7].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included literary critic[9].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included writer[10].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's professions included romanist[18].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was history of literature[19].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was Romance studies[20].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was French literature[21].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's field of work was medieval Latin literature[22].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius was employed by University of Bonn[23].
  • Among Ernst Robert Curtius's employers was Heidelberg University[24].
  • Among Ernst Robert Curtius's employers was University of Marburg[25].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius's education included a stint at University of Bonn[26].
  • Ernst Robert Curtius was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[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[26], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and University of Strasbourg[36], a university in France[37], in France[38], founded in 1538[39], headquartered in Strasbourg[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], literary critic[9], writer[10], and romanist[18]. Fields of work include history of literature[19], an academic discipline[41]; Romance studies[20], an academic discipline[42]; French literature[21], a field of study[43]; and medieval Latin literature[22], a sub-set of literature[44]. Employers include University of Bonn[23], a public research university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1818[47], headquartered in Bonn[48]; Heidelberg University[24], a public research university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1386[51], headquartered in Heidelberg[52]; and University of Marburg[25], a public university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1527[55], headquartered in Marburg[56]. A notable student of Ernst Robert Curtius was Otto Brendel[57]. He supervised Eva Rechel-Mertens as a doctoral student[58].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[59], a civil decoration[60], in Prussia[61], founded in 1842[62]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[63]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[64], a cultural prize[65], in Germany[66], founded in 1932[67]; and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[68], an award[69], in France[70].

Personal Life

Ernst Robert Curtius was married to Ilse Curtius[15]. A child of him was Q139565425[16].

Death and Burial

Ernst Robert Curtius died on April 19, 1956[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He is buried at Hauptfriedhof Freiburg[12].

Why It Matters

Ernst Robert Curtius ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

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[26], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27], and University of Strasbourg[36].

What awards did Ernst Robert Curtius receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[59], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[63], Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[64], and doctor honoris causa from the University of Paris[68].

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  3. [72] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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