Franz Dölger

German historian (1891-1968)
Person human Q832730
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Franz Dölger

Summary

Franz Dölger is a human[1]. Born in Kleinwallstadt[2], he… he was born on October 4, 1891[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on November 5, 1968[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], classical scholar[9], and Byzantinist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kleinwallstadt[2], Franz Dölger…
  • Franz Dölger passed away in Munich[4].
  • Franz Dölger was born on October 4, 1891[3].
  • Franz Dölger died on November 5, 1968[5].
  • Franz Dölger held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Franz Dölger's professions included medievalist[6].
  • Franz Dölger's professions included historian[7].
  • Franz Dölger's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Franz Dölger worked as a classical scholar[9].
  • Franz Dölger worked as a Byzantinist[10].
  • Among Franz Dölger's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Franz Dölger's education included a stint at Kronberg Gymnasium Aschaffenburg[14].
  • Franz Dölger received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15].
  • Franz Dölger received the Bavarian Order of Merit[16].
  • Franz Dölger received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Franz Dölger received the honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18].
  • Franz Dölger received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[19].
  • Franz Dölger was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[20].
  • Franz Dölger was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Franz Dölger was a member of Sturmabteilung[22].
  • Franz Dölger was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Franz Dölger was a member of Academy of Athens[24].
  • Franz Dölger was a member of Romanian Academy[25].
  • Franz Dölger is recorded as male[26].
  • Franz Dölger's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Dölger was born in Kleinwallstadt[2]. He was born on October 4, 1891[3].

Education

Franz Dölger was educated at Kronberg Gymnasium Aschaffenburg[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], classical scholar[9], and Byzantinist[10]. Among Franz Dölger's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15], a civil decoration[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1842[30]; Bavarian Order of Merit[16], an order of merit[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1957[33]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18], an award[36], in Greece[37]; and honorary doctor of the University of Athens[19], an award[38], in Greece[39].

Personal Life

Franz Dölger was affiliated with the Bavarian People's Party[40].

Death and Burial

Franz Dölger died on November 5, 1968[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Dölger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (48 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

He has been cited as an influence by Thrasybulos Georgiades[42], a musicologist[43], 1907–1977[44], of Greece[45], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[46], specialised in musicology[47].

FAQs

Where was Franz Dölger born?

Franz Dölger's place of birth was Kleinwallstadt[2].

Where did Franz Dölger die?

Franz Dölger died in Munich[4].

What did Franz Dölger do for work?

Franz Dölger worked as medievalist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], classical scholar[9], and Byzantinist[10].

Where did Franz Dölger go to school?

Franz Dölger was educated at Kronberg Gymnasium Aschaffenburg[14].

What awards did Franz Dölger receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[15], Bavarian Order of Merit[16], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], and honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[18].

Who did Franz Dölger influence?

Franz Dölger has been cited as an influence by Thrasybulos Georgiades[42].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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