Georg Wenker

German linguist, dialectologist, university librarian and academic teacher (1852-1911)
Person human Q78450
Georg Wenker
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Georg Wenker

Summary

Georg Wenker is a human[1]. He was born in Düsseldorf[2]. He was born on January 25, 1852[3]. He died in Marburg[4]. He died on July 17, 1911[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], academic librarian[8], and dialectologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Georg Wenker was born in Düsseldorf[2].
  • Georg Wenker died in Marburg[4].
  • Georg Wenker was born on January 25, 1852[3].
  • Georg Wenker was born on February 25, 1852[11].
  • Georg Wenker died on July 17, 1911[5].
  • Georg Wenker's father was Johann Wenker[12].
  • Georg Wenker's mother was Wilhelmine Petri[13].
  • Georg Wenker held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Georg Wenker's professions included linguist[6].
  • Georg Wenker worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Georg Wenker's professions included academic librarian[8].
  • Georg Wenker's professions included dialectologist[9].
  • Georg Wenker was employed by University of Marburg[15].
  • Georg Wenker was educated at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Georg Wenker received the Silver Leibniz medal[17].
  • Georg Wenker was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[18].
  • Georg Wenker is recorded as male[19].
  • Georg Wenker's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Georg Wenker's Commons category is recorded as Georg Wenker[21].
  • Georg Wenker's family name is recorded as Wenker[22].
  • Georg Wenker's given name is recorded as Georg[23].
  • Georg Wenker's work location is recorded as Marburg[24].
  • Georg Wenker's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Georg Wenker's Commons Creator page is recorded as Georg Wenker[26].
  • Georg Wenker's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Georg Wenker'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Wenker was born in Düsseldorf[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 25, 1852[3] and February 25, 1852[11]. His father was Johann Wenker[12]. His mother was Wilhelmine Petri[13].

Education

Georg Wenker was educated at University of Tübingen[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], academic librarian[8], and dialectologist[9]. Among Georg Wenker's employers was University of Marburg[15].

Recognition

Georg Wenker received the Silver Leibniz medal[17].

Death and Burial

Georg Wenker died on July 17, 1911[5]. He passed away in Marburg[4].

Why It Matters

Georg Wenker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Georg Wenker born?

Georg Wenker was born in Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Georg Wenker die?

Georg Wenker died in Marburg[4].

Who were Georg Wenker's parents?

Georg Wenker's father was Johann Wenker[12]. Georg Wenker's mother was Wilhelmine Petri[13].

What did Georg Wenker do for work?

Georg Wenker worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], academic librarian[8], and dialectologist[9].

Where did Georg Wenker go to school?

Georg Wenker was educated at University of Tübingen[16].

What awards did Georg Wenker receive?

Honors received include Silver Leibniz medal[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Guido Gezelle Archief van de Openbare Bibliotheek Brugge. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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