Franz Overbeck

German Protestant theologian (1837-1905)
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Franz Overbeck

Summary

Franz Overbeck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2]. He was born on November 16, 1837[3]. He died in Basel[4]. He died on June 26, 1905[5]. He worked as a writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosophy historian[9], and historian of religion[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Franz Overbeck's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].
  • Franz Overbeck passed away in Basel[4].
  • Franz Overbeck was born on November 16, 1837[3].
  • Franz Overbeck died on June 26, 1905[5].
  • Burial took place at Wolfgottesacker[12].
  • Among Franz Overbeck's spouses was Ida Overbeck[13].
  • Franz Overbeck held citizenship in Russian Empire[14].
  • Franz Overbeck worked as a writer[6].
  • Franz Overbeck worked as a theologian[7].
  • Franz Overbeck's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Franz Overbeck worked as a philosophy historian[9].
  • Franz Overbeck's professions included historian of religion[10].
  • Franz Overbeck held the position of rector of the University of Basel[15].
  • Among Franz Overbeck's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
  • Franz Overbeck was employed by University of Basel[17].
  • Franz Overbeck was educated at University of Göttingen[18].
  • Franz Overbeck's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19].
  • Franz Overbeck was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Franz Overbeck was educated at Leipzig University[21].
  • Franz Overbeck received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[22].
  • Franz Overbeck was a member of Burschenschaft Hannovera Göttingen[23].
  • Franz Overbeck's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].
  • Franz Overbeck is recorded as male[25].
  • Franz Overbeck's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Franz Overbeck's Commons category is recorded as Franz Overbeck[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Saint Petersburg[2], Franz Overbeck… he was born on November 16, 1837[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1558[34], headquartered in Jena[35]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]; and Leipzig University[21], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1409[42], headquartered in Leipzig[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosophy historian[9], and historian of religion[10]. Employers include Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1558[46], headquartered in Jena[47] and University of Basel[17], a public research university[48], in Switzerland[49], founded in 1460[50], headquartered in Basel[51]. Franz Overbeck held the position of rector of the University of Basel[15].

Recognition

Franz Overbeck received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[22].

Personal Life

Among Franz Overbeck's spouses was Ida Overbeck[13]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].

Death and Burial

Franz Overbeck died on June 26, 1905[5]. He died in Basel[4]. He is buried at Wolfgottesacker[12].

Why It Matters

Franz Overbeck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Franz Overbeck born?

Franz Overbeck's place of birth was Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Franz Overbeck die?

Franz Overbeck passed away in Basel[4].

Who was Franz Overbeck married to?

Franz Overbeck's spouses include Ida Overbeck[13].

What did Franz Overbeck do for work?

Franz Overbeck worked as writer[6], theologian[7], university teacher[8], philosophy historian[9], and historian of religion[10].

Where did Franz Overbeck go to school?

Franz Overbeck was educated at University of Göttingen[18], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], and Leipzig University[21].

What awards did Franz Overbeck receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[22].

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, theologian, university teacher +2
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  2. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, theologian, university teacher +2
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Family name Overbeck
    Place of burial Wolfgottesacker
    Employer Friedrich Schiller University Jena, University of Basel
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