Franz Passow

German classical scholar and lexicographer (1786–1833)
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Summary

Franz Passow is a human[1]. Born in Ludwigslust[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1786[3]. He passed away in Wrocław[4]. He died on March 11, 1833[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Ludwigslust[2].
  • Franz Passow died in Wrocław[4].
  • Franz Passow was born on September 20, 1786[3].
  • Franz Passow died on March 11, 1833[5].
  • A child of Franz Passow was Wilhelm Arthur Passow[11].
  • Franz Passow held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[12].
  • Franz Passow's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Franz Passow's professions included linguist[7].
  • Franz Passow worked as a classical philologist[8].
  • Franz Passow's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Franz Passow held the position of museum director[13].
  • Among Franz Passow's employers was University of Wrocław[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Franz Passow is Handwörterbuch der griechischen Sprache[15].
  • Franz Passow is recorded as male[16].
  • Franz Passow's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Franz Passow's Commons category is recorded as Franz Passow[18].
  • Franz Passow's family name is recorded as Passow[19].
  • Franz Passow's given name is recorded as Franz[20].
  • Franz Passow's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[21].
  • Franz Passow's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Franz Passow's described by source is recorded as The Nuttall Encyclopædia[23].
  • Franz Passow's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[24].
  • Franz Passow's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[25].
  • Franz Passow's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[26].
  • Franz Passow's participant in is recorded as Breslauer Turnfehde[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Passow's place of birth was Ludwigslust[2]. He was born on September 20, 1786[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Franz Passow's employers was University of Wrocław[14]. He held the position of museum director[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Franz Passow is Handwörterbuch der griechischen Sprache[15].

Personal Life

A child of Franz Passow was Wilhelm Arthur Passow[11].

Death and Burial

Franz Passow died on March 11, 1833[5]. He died in Wrocław[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Passow has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Franz Passow born?

Franz Passow's place of birth was Ludwigslust[2].

Where did Franz Passow die?

Franz Passow died in Wrocław[4].

What did Franz Passow do for work?

Franz Passow worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], classical philologist[8], and university teacher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14585 → 44774
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  2. 15w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-06-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 34712
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  3. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 16w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 34712
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  5. 17w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Child → Wilhelm Arthur Passow
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  6. 18w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 34712
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  7. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → University of Wrocław
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