Friedrich Kluge

German philologist and educator (1856-1926)
Person human Q69352
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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], university teacher[8], philologist[9], and scholar of English[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (80 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11]

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[12].
  • Friedrich Kluge worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Friedrich Kluge's professions included linguist[7].
  • Friedrich Kluge's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich Kluge's professions included philologist[9].
  • Friedrich Kluge worked as a scholar of English[10].
  • Friedrich Kluge worked as a germanist[13].
  • Friedrich Kluge was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].
  • Friedrich Kluge's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[15].
  • Friedrich Kluge's education included a stint at Leipzig University[16].
  • Friedrich Kluge was educated at University of Strasbourg[17].
  • Friedrich Kluge received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[18].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[20].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Friedrich Kluge was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Friedrich Kluge is recorded as male[23].
  • Friedrich Kluge's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Friedrich Kluge's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Kluge[25].
  • Friedrich Kluge's archives at is recorded as Thuringian State and University Library[26].
  • Friedrich Kluge's archives at is recorded as University Library Freiburg[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[15], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31]; Leipzig University[16], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; and University of Strasbourg[17], a university[36], in France[37], founded in 1538[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], philologist[9], scholar of English[10], and germanist[13]. Friedrich Kluge was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].

Recognition

Friedrich Kluge received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[18].

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 (80 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 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], university teacher[8], philologist[9], and scholar of English[10].

Where did Friedrich Kluge go to school?

Friedrich Kluge was educated at University of Freiburg[15], Leipzig University[16], and University of Strasbourg[17].

What awards did Friedrich Kluge receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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