Friedrich August Wolf
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Friedrich August Wolf
Summary
Friedrich August Wolf is a human[1]. Born in Hainrode[2], he… he was born on February 15, 1759[3]. He died in Marseille[4]. He died on August 8, 1824[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Friedrich August Wolf was born in Hainrode[2].
- Friedrich August Wolf died in Marseille[4].
- Friedrich August Wolf was born on February 15, 1759[3].
- Friedrich August Wolf died on August 8, 1824[5].
- A child of Friedrich August Wolf was Q139678726[12].
- Friedrich August Wolf held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
- Friedrich August Wolf worked as a linguist[6].
- Friedrich August Wolf worked as a writer[7].
- Friedrich August Wolf worked as a classical philologist[8].
- Friedrich August Wolf's professions included university teacher[9].
- Friedrich August Wolf's professions included literary critic[10].
- Friedrich August Wolf worked as a philologist[14].
- Friedrich August Wolf's field of work was philology[15].
- Friedrich August Wolf held the position of Geheimrat[16].
- Friedrich August Wolf was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17].
- Friedrich August Wolf's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[18].
- A notable student of Friedrich August Wolf was Johann August Ernesti[19].
- A notable student of Friedrich August Wolf was Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann[20].
- A notable student of Friedrich August Wolf was Karl Otfried Müller[21].
- A notable student of Friedrich August Wolf was August Böckh[22].
- A notable student of Friedrich August Wolf was Wilhelm Hundeiker[23].
- Friedrich August Wolf was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[24].
- Friedrich August Wolf was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
- Friedrich August Wolf was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[26].
- Friedrich August Wolf is recorded as male[27].
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Origins and Family
Friedrich August Wolf's place of birth was Hainrode[2]. He was born on February 15, 1759[3].
Education
Friedrich August Wolf was educated at University of Göttingen[18]. He studied under Christian Gottlob Heyne[28].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], literary critic[10], and philologist[14]. Friedrich August Wolf's field of work was philology[15]. Among his employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17]. He held the position of Geheimrat[16]. Notable students include Johann August Ernesti[19], a theologian[29], 1707–1781[30], of Germany[31]; Friedrich Christoph Dahlmann[20], a historian[32], 1785–1860[33], of Kingdom of Prussia[34]; Karl Otfried Müller[21], a classical archaeologist[35], 1797–1840[36], of Kingdom of Prussia[37], specialised in classical studies[38]; August Böckh[22], a historian of classical antiquity[39], 1785–1867[40], of Kingdom of Prussia[41], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[42], specialised in classical philology[43]; and Wilhelm Hundeiker[23], a writer[44], 1786–1828[45], of Germany[46]. He supervised August Böckh as a doctoral student[47].
Personal Life
A child of Friedrich August Wolf was Q139678726[12].
Death and Burial
Friedrich August Wolf died on August 8, 1824[5]. He passed away in Marseille[4].
Why It Matters
Friedrich August Wolf ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]
His notable doctoral advisees include August Böckh[50], a historian of classical antiquity[51], 1785–1867[52], of Kingdom of Prussia[53], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[54], specialised in classical philology[55].
FAQs
Where was Friedrich August Wolf born?
Friedrich August Wolf was born in Hainrode[2].
Where did Friedrich August Wolf die?
Friedrich August Wolf passed away in Marseille[4].
What did Friedrich August Wolf do for work?
Friedrich August Wolf worked as linguist[6], writer[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10].
Where did Friedrich August Wolf go to school?
Friedrich August Wolf was educated at University of Göttingen[18].