Friedrich Wolters

German historian, member of the George circle (1876–1930)
Person human Q120563
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Summary

Friedrich Wolters was born on September 2, 1876[1], in Uerdingen[2]. He died on April 14, 1930[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a poet[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (135 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Erika Wolters[11], Gemma Wolters-Thiersch[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Occupation: writer[14], literary historian[15], economist[16]
  • Field of work: literature[17], history[18]
  • Employer: Kiel University[19], University of Marburg[20]
  • Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21]
  • Doctoral advisor: Gustav von Schmoller[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Doctoral student: Walter Elze[24]
  • Commons category: Friedrich Wolters (historian)[25]
  • Archives at: Württembergische Landesbibliothek[26]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[27]
  • Family name: Wolters[28]
  • Given name: Friedrich[29], Wilhelm[30]
  • Work location: Berlin[31], Marburg[32], Kiel[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Wolters[35]
  • Writing language: German[36]

Why It Matters

Friedrich Wolters is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Wolters born?

Friedrich Wolters was born in Uerdingen[2].

Where did Friedrich Wolters die?

Friedrich Wolters passed away in Munich[4].

Who was Friedrich Wolters married to?

Friedrich Wolters's spouses include Erika Wolters[11] and Gemma Wolters-Thiersch[12].

What did Friedrich Wolters do for work?

Friedrich Wolters worked as a poet[5], historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], translator[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Friedrich Wolters go to school?

Friedrich Wolters was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  8. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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