Friedrich Christian Diez

German philologist (1794–1876)
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Friedrich Christian Diez
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Friedrich Christian Diez

Summary

Friedrich Christian Diez is a human[1]. Born in Giessen[2], he… he was born on March 15, 1794[3]. He passed away in Bonn[4]. He died on May 29, 1876[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and romanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Christian Diez's place of birth was Giessen[2].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez died in Bonn[4].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was born on March 15, 1794[3].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was born on 1794[11].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez died on May 29, 1876[5].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez died on 1876[12].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez is buried at Alter Friedhof Bonn[13].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[14].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez's professions included linguist[6].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez's professions included writer[7].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez worked as a romanist[9].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez's field of work was philology[15].
  • Among Friedrich Christian Diez's employers was University of Bonn[16].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was educated at University of Göttingen[17].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez's education included a stint at University of Giessen[18].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Christian Diez was Edmund Stengel[19].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Christian Diez was Wilhelm Meyer-Lübke[20].
  • A notable student of Friedrich Christian Diez was Gaston Paris[21].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[26].
  • Friedrich Christian Diez was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Christian Diez was born in Giessen[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 15, 1794[3] and 1794[11].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Giessen[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1607[34], headquartered in Giessen[35]. Friedrich Christian Diez studied under Friedrich Gottlieb Welcker[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and romanist[9]. Friedrich Christian Diez's field of work was philology[15]. He was employed by University of Bonn[16]. Notable students include Edmund Stengel[19], a politician[37], 1845–1935[38], of Germany[39], awarded the honorary citizen of Greifswald[40], specialised in politics[41]; Wilhelm Meyer-Lübke[20], a linguist[42], 1861–1936[43], of Switzerland[44], awarded the honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[45], specialised in Romance studies[46]; and Gaston Paris[21], a philologist[47], 1839–1903[48], of France[49], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[50], specialised in history[51].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], a civil decoration[52], in Prussia[53], founded in 1842[54] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23], an order[55], in Germany[56], founded in 1980[57].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 29, 1876[5] and 1876[12]. Friedrich Christian Diez died in Bonn[4]. He is buried at Alter Friedhof Bonn[13].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Christian Diez ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

His notable doctoral advisees include August Schleicher[60], a linguist[61], 1821–1868[62], of Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen[63], awarded the Volney Prize[64], specialised in linguistics[65].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Christian Diez born?

Born in Giessen[2], Friedrich Christian Diez…

Where did Friedrich Christian Diez die?

Friedrich Christian Diez died in Bonn[4].

What did Friedrich Christian Diez do for work?

Friedrich Christian Diez worked as linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and romanist[9].

Where did Friedrich Christian Diez go to school?

Friedrich Christian Diez was educated at University of Göttingen[17] and University of Giessen[18].

What awards did Friedrich Christian Diez receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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