Ferdinand Ascherson

German classical philologist and librarian (1832-1904)
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Ferdinand Ascherson

Summary

Ferdinand Ascherson is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on December 10, 1832[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 15, 1904[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and librarian[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Ferdinand Ascherson…
  • Ferdinand Ascherson died in Berlin[4].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson was born on December 10, 1832[3].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson died on January 15, 1904[5].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's father was Ferdinand Moritz Ascherson[8].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[9].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson worked as a librarian[7].
  • Among Ferdinand Ascherson's employers was University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[10].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[11].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's education included a stint at University of Bonn[12].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson was a member of Independent Order of Odd Fellows[13].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson is recorded as male[14].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's Commons category is recorded as Ferdinand Ascherson[16].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[17].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[18].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's family name is recorded as Ascherson[19].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's given name is recorded as Karl[20].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's given name is recorded as Eduard[21].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's given name is recorded as Ferdinand[22].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's described by source is recorded as Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[23].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's sibling is recorded as Paul Friedrich August Ascherson[25].
  • Ferdinand Ascherson's writing language is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Ferdinand Ascherson… he was born on December 10, 1832[3]. His father was Ferdinand Moritz Ascherson[8].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[11], a university[27], in Prussia[28], founded in 1828[29] and University of Bonn[12], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1818[32], headquartered in Bonn[33]. Ferdinand Ascherson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and librarian[7]. Ferdinand Ascherson was employed by University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[10].

Death and Burial

Ferdinand Ascherson died on January 15, 1904[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4].

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Ascherson born?

Ferdinand Ascherson was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Ferdinand Ascherson die?

Ferdinand Ascherson died in Berlin[4].

Who were Ferdinand Ascherson's parents?

Ferdinand Ascherson's father was Ferdinand Moritz Ascherson[8].

What did Ferdinand Ascherson do for work?

Ferdinand Ascherson worked as classical philologist[6] and librarian[7].

Where did Ferdinand Ascherson go to school?

Ferdinand Ascherson was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[11] and University of Bonn[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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