Friedrich Leo

German classical philologist (1851-1914)
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Friedrich Leo
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Friedrich Leo

Summary

Friedrich Leo is a human[1]. Born in Resko[2], he… he was born on +1851-07-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Göttingen[4]. He died on +1914-01-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and latinist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Resko[2], Friedrich Leo…
  • Friedrich Leo passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Friedrich Leo was born on +1851-07-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Friedrich Leo died on +1914-01-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Friedrich Leo's father was Ludwig Friedrich Leo[11].
  • Among Friedrich Leo's spouses was Cécile Leo[12].
  • A child of Friedrich Leo was Paul Leo[13].
  • A child of Friedrich Leo was Ulrich Leo[14].
  • Friedrich Leo held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Friedrich Leo held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Friedrich Leo worked as a linguist[6].
  • Friedrich Leo worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Friedrich Leo worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich Leo's professions included latinist[9].
  • Friedrich Leo's field of work was Latin-language literature[17].
  • Friedrich Leo's field of work was classical philology[18].
  • Among Friedrich Leo's employers was Kiel University[19].
  • Among Friedrich Leo's employers was University of Göttingen[20].
  • Among Friedrich Leo's employers was University of Bonn[21].
  • Among Friedrich Leo's employers was University of Rostock[22].
  • Among Friedrich Leo's employers was University of Strasbourg[23].
  • Friedrich Leo's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[24].
  • Friedrich Leo was educated at University of Bonn[25].
  • Friedrich Leo's doctoral advisor was Hermann Usener[26].
  • Friedrich Leo's doctoral advisor was Franz Bücheler[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Resko[2], Friedrich Leo… he was born on +1851-07-10T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ludwig Friedrich Leo[11].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[24], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Bonn[25], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]. Doctoral advisors include Hermann Usener[26], a linguist[36], 1834–1905[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[39], specialised in philology[40] and Franz Bücheler[27], a classical philologist[41], 1837–1908[42], of Kingdom of Prussia[43], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], specialised in classics[45]. Friedrich Leo earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and latinist[9]. Fields of work include Latin-language literature[17], a sub-set of literature[47] and classical philology[18], an academic discipline[48]. Employers include Kiel University[19], a public university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1665[51], headquartered in Kiel[52]; University of Göttingen[20], a campus university[53], in Germany[54], founded in 1734[55], headquartered in Göttingen[56]; University of Bonn[21], a public research university[57], in Germany[58], founded in 1818[59], headquartered in Bonn[60]; University of Rostock[22], a public university[61], in Germany[62], founded in 1419[63], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[64]; and University of Strasbourg[23], a university in France[65], in France[66], founded in 1538[67], headquartered in Strasbourg[68]. A notable student of Friedrich Leo was Paul Jacobsthal[69].

Recognition

Friedrich Leo received the Geheimer Regierungsrat[70].

Personal Life

Friedrich Leo was married to Cécile Leo[12]. Children include Paul Leo[13], a theologian[71], 1893–1958[72], of Germany[73] and Ulrich Leo[14], a philologist[74], 1890–1964[75], of Germany[76], specialised in Romance studies[77].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Leo died on +1914-01-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Leo ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[78] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[79]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Leo born?

Born in Resko[2], Friedrich Leo…

Where did Friedrich Leo die?

Friedrich Leo passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who were Friedrich Leo's parents?

Friedrich Leo's father was Ludwig Friedrich Leo[11].

Who was Friedrich Leo married to?

Friedrich Leo's spouses include Cécile Leo[12].

What did Friedrich Leo do for work?

Friedrich Leo worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], and latinist[9].

Where did Friedrich Leo go to school?

Friedrich Leo was educated at University of Göttingen[24] and University of Bonn[25].

What awards did Friedrich Leo receive?

Honors received include Geheimer Regierungsrat[70].

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  3. [79] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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