Friedrich Gundolf

German poet (1880–1931)
Person human Q65035
Friedrich Gundolf
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Friedrich Gundolf

Summary

Friedrich Gundolf is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he was born on June 20, 1880[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on July 12, 1931[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], literary historian[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Gundolf's place of birth was Darmstadt[2].
  • Friedrich Gundolf passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Friedrich Gundolf was born on June 20, 1880[3].
  • Friedrich Gundolf died on July 12, 1931[5].
  • Friedrich Gundolf is buried at Bergfriedhof[12].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's father was Sigmund Gundelfinger[13].
  • Among Friedrich Gundolf's spouses was Elisabeth Gundolf[14].
  • A child of Friedrich Gundolf was Cordelia Gundolf[15].
  • Friedrich Gundolf held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Friedrich Gundolf worked as a poet[6].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's professions included writer[7].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's professions included literary historian[8].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's professions included literary critic[10].
  • Friedrich Gundolf was employed by Heidelberg University[17].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Friedrich Gundolf was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Friedrich Gundolf is recorded as male[21].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Gundolf[23].
  • The cause of death was cancer[24].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's family name is recorded as Gundolf[25].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's given name is recorded as Friedrich[26].
  • Friedrich Gundolf's given name is recorded as Leopold[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Gundolf was born in Darmstadt[2]. He was born on June 20, 1880[3]. His father was Sigmund Gundelfinger[13].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], literary historian[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10]. Friedrich Gundolf was employed by Heidelberg University[17].

Personal Life

Friedrich Gundolf was married to Elisabeth Gundolf[14]. A child of him was Cordelia Gundolf[15].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Gundolf died on July 12, 1931[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. The cause of death was cancer[24]. Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Friedrich Gundolf include Friedrich Gundolf Prize[36], a literary award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1964[39].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Gundolf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (117 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Friedrich Gundolf Prize[36], a literary award[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1964[39].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Gundolf born?

Born in Darmstadt[2], Friedrich Gundolf…

Where did Friedrich Gundolf die?

Friedrich Gundolf died in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Friedrich Gundolf's parents?

Friedrich Gundolf's father was Sigmund Gundelfinger[13].

Who was Friedrich Gundolf married to?

Friedrich Gundolf's spouses include Elisabeth Gundolf[14].

What did Friedrich Gundolf do for work?

Friedrich Gundolf worked as poet[6], writer[7], literary historian[8], university teacher[9], and literary critic[10].

Where did Friedrich Gundolf go to school?

Friedrich Gundolf was educated at Heidelberg University[18] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Neue Deutsche Biographie. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Family name Gundolf
    Place of burial Bergfriedhof
    Employer Heidelberg University
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