Friedrich Kluge

German philologist and educator (1856-1926)
Person human Q69352
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Friedrich Kluge

Summary

Friedrich Kluge is a human[1]. Born in Cologne[2], he… he was born on June 21, 1856[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on May 21, 1926[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Kluge was born in Cologne[2].
  • Friedrich Kluge died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Friedrich Kluge was born on June 21, 1856[3].
  • Friedrich Kluge died on May 21, 1926[5].
  • Friedrich Kluge held citizenship in German Empire[10].
  • Friedrich Kluge worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Friedrich Kluge's professions included linguist[7].
  • Friedrich Kluge's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Friedrich Kluge's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[11].
  • Friedrich Kluge was educated at University of Freiburg[12].
  • Friedrich Kluge was educated at Leipzig University[13].
  • Friedrich Kluge was educated at University of Strasbourg[14].
  • Friedrich Kluge received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[17].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Friedrich Kluge is recorded as male[20].
  • Friedrich Kluge's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Friedrich Kluge's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Kluge[22].
  • Friedrich Kluge's archives at is recorded as Thuringian State and University Library[23].
  • Friedrich Kluge's archives at is recorded as University Library Freiburg[24].
  • Friedrich Kluge's family name is recorded as Kluge[25].
  • Friedrich Kluge's given name is recorded as Friedrich[26].
  • Friedrich Kluge's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Kluge was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on June 21, 1856[3].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[12], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Leipzig University[13], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; and University of Strasbourg[14], a university[36], in France[37], founded in 1538[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8]. Friedrich Kluge was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[11].

Recognition

Friedrich Kluge received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Kluge died on May 21, 1926[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Kluge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Kluge born?

Friedrich Kluge's place of birth was Cologne[2].

Where did Friedrich Kluge die?

Friedrich Kluge died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Friedrich Kluge do for work?

Friedrich Kluge worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Friedrich Kluge go to school?

Friedrich Kluge was educated at University of Freiburg[12], Leipzig University[13], and University of Strasbourg[14].

What awards did Friedrich Kluge receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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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
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  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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship German Empire
    Occupation
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, university teacher
    Educated at University of Freiburg, Leipzig University, University of Strasbourg
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