Friedrich Baethgen

German historian (1890–1972)
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Friedrich Baethgen

Summary

Friedrich Baethgen is a human[1]. Born in Greifswald[2], he… he was born on +1890-07-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on +1972-06-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Greifswald[2], Friedrich Baethgen…
  • Friedrich Baethgen died in Munich[4].
  • Friedrich Baethgen was born on +1890-07-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Friedrich Baethgen died on +1972-06-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Friedrich Baethgen died on +1970-06-18T00:00:00Z[10].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's father was Friedrich Baethgen[11].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's mother was Molly Baethgen[12].
  • Friedrich Baethgen held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's professions included medievalist[6].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's professions included historian[7].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich Baethgen held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Friedrich Baethgen held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Friedrich Baethgen was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Friedrich Baethgen was employed by Heidelberg University[17].
  • Friedrich Baethgen was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Friedrich Baethgen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Friedrich Baethgen's doctoral advisor was Karl Hampe[21].
  • Friedrich Baethgen received the Bavarian Order of Merit[22].
  • Friedrich Baethgen received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23].
  • Friedrich Baethgen received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[24].
  • Friedrich Baethgen received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].
  • Friedrich Baethgen received the honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[26].
  • Friedrich Baethgen was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Baethgen's place of birth was Greifswald[2]. He was born on +1890-07-30T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Molly Baethgen[12].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Friedrich Baethgen's doctoral advisor was Karl Hampe[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1386[42], headquartered in Heidelberg[43]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1809[46], headquartered in Berlin[47]. Positions held include chairperson[14], a type of position[48].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[22], an order of merit[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1957[51]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], a grade of an order[52], in Germany[53]; Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[24]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25], a grade of an order[54], in Germany[55]; and honorary doctor of the Sapienza University of Rome[26], an award[56], in Italy[57].

Personal Life

Friedrich Baethgen was affiliated with the German National People's Party[58].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1972-06-18T00:00:00Z[5] and +1970-06-18T00:00:00Z[10]. Friedrich Baethgen died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Baethgen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Baethgen born?

Born in Greifswald[2], Friedrich Baethgen…

Where did Friedrich Baethgen die?

Friedrich Baethgen died in Munich[4].

Who were Friedrich Baethgen's parents?

Friedrich Baethgen's father was Friedrich Baethgen[11]. Friedrich Baethgen's mother was Molly Baethgen[12].

What did Friedrich Baethgen do for work?

Friedrich Baethgen worked as medievalist[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Friedrich Baethgen go to school?

Friedrich Baethgen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19] and Heidelberg University[20].

What awards did Friedrich Baethgen receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[22], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[23], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[24], and Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[25].

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