Friedrich Wilhelm Otto

German classical philologist (1805-1866)
Person human Q1463142
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Summary

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto was born on February 5, 1805[1], in Zittau[2]. He died on April 21, 1866[3], in Giessen[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Field of work: classical philology[9]
  • Employer: University of Giessen[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Archives at: University Library Giessen[12]
  • Family name: Otto[13]
  • Given name: Friedrich[14]
  • Described by source: BEIC Digital Library[15]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[16], Latin[17]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Wilhelm Otto[18]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wilhelm Otto born?

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto's place of birth was Zittau[2].

Where did Friedrich Wilhelm Otto die?

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto died in Giessen[4].

What did Friedrich Wilhelm Otto do for work?

Friedrich Wilhelm Otto worked as a classical philologist[5] and university teacher[6].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . digitale.beic.it. digitale.beic.it. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987014792095605171
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  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → classical philologist, university teacher
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    Date of birth → +1805-02-05T00:00:00Z
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