Gerd Althoff

German medievalist and historian
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Gerd Althoff

Summary

Gerd Althoff is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1943[3]. He worked as a medievalist[4], historian[5], university teacher[6], and author[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gerd Althoff was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Gerd Althoff was born on January 1, 1943[3].
  • Gerd Althoff was born on July 9, 1943[9].
  • Gerd Althoff held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Gerd Althoff's professions included medievalist[4].
  • Gerd Althoff worked as a historian[5].
  • Gerd Althoff worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Gerd Althoff's professions included author[7].
  • Gerd Althoff's field of work was medieval studies[11].
  • Gerd Althoff was employed by University of Bonn[12].
  • Among Gerd Althoff's employers was University of Münster[13].
  • Gerd Althoff was employed by University of Giessen[14].
  • Gerd Althoff's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Gerd Althoff is recorded as male[16].
  • Gerd Althoff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gerd Althoff's Commons category is recorded as Gerd Althoff[18].
  • Gerd Althoff's family name is recorded as Althoff[19].
  • Gerd Althoff's given name is recorded as Gerd[20].
  • Gerd Althoff's work location is recorded as Bonn[21].
  • Gerd Althoff's work location is recorded as Münster[22].
  • Gerd Althoff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Gerd Althoff's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Gerd Althoff'}[24].
  • Gerd Althoff's writing language is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Gerd Althoff's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1943[3] and July 9, 1943[9].

Education

Gerd Althoff's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[4], historian[5], university teacher[6], and author[7]. Gerd Althoff's field of work was medieval studies[11]. Employers include University of Bonn[12], a public research university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1818[28], headquartered in Bonn[29]; University of Münster[13], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1780[32], headquartered in Münster[33]; and University of Giessen[14], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1607[36], headquartered in Giessen[37].

Why It Matters

Gerd Althoff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Gerd Althoff born?

Gerd Althoff was born in Hamburg[2].

What did Gerd Althoff do for work?

Gerd Althoff worked as medievalist[4], historian[5], university teacher[6], and author[7].

Where did Gerd Althoff go to school?

Gerd Althoff was educated at Heidelberg University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'pl']
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  2. 11d ago · Reinheitsgebot · 2026-09-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 11w ago · Fryed-peach · 2026-07-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Canadiana name authority id → ncf11357670
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  4. 13w ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → medievalist, historian, university teacher +1
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  5. 16w ago · MariuszRokin · 2026-06-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0438578-Althoff-Gerd-1943
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  6. 21w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Gerd
    Citizenship → —
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    Country of citizenship → Germany
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