Gustaaf Schlegel

Dutch Dutch sinologist and field ornithologist (1840-1903)
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Gustaaf Schlegel

Summary

Gustaaf Schlegel is a human[1]. Born in Oegstgeest[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1840[3]. He passed away in Leiden[4]. He died on January 1, 1903[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], naturalist[8], and sinologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustaaf Schlegel was born in Oegstgeest[2].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel died in Leiden[4].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel was born on January 1, 1840[3].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel was born on September 30, 1840[11].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel died on January 1, 1903[5].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel died on October 15, 1903[12].
  • Burial took place at Begraafplaats Groenesteeg[13].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's father was Hermann Schlegel[14].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel held citizenship in Kingdom of the Netherlands[15].
  • Dutch was Gustaaf Schlegel's native language[16].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's professions included linguist[6].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's professions included naturalist[8].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel worked as a sinologist[9].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel was employed by Leiden University[17].
  • Among Gustaaf Schlegel's employers was Leiden University[18].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel received the Prix Stanislas Julien[19].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[20].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel is recorded as male[21].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's Commons category is recorded as Gustaaf Schlegel[23].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's family name is recorded as Schlegel[25].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's given name is recorded as Gustaaf[26].
  • Gustaaf Schlegel's depicted by is recorded as Portrait of Gustaaf Schlegel, professor of Chinese Language at Leiden University[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustaaf Schlegel was born in Oegstgeest[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1840[3] and September 30, 1840[11]. His father was Hermann Schlegel[14]. Dutch was his native language[16].

Education

Gustaaf Schlegel earned the academic degree of doctorate[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], naturalist[8], and sinologist[9]. Employers include Leiden University[17], a university[28], in Netherlands[29], founded in 1575[30], headquartered in Leiden[31].

Recognition

Gustaaf Schlegel received the Prix Stanislas Julien[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1903[5] and October 15, 1903[12]. Gustaaf Schlegel passed away in Leiden[4]. He is buried at Begraafplaats Groenesteeg[13].

Why It Matters

Gustaaf Schlegel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Gustaaf Schlegel born?

Gustaaf Schlegel was born in Oegstgeest[2].

Where did Gustaaf Schlegel die?

Gustaaf Schlegel passed away in Leiden[4].

Who were Gustaaf Schlegel's parents?

Gustaaf Schlegel's father was Hermann Schlegel[14].

What did Gustaaf Schlegel do for work?

Gustaaf Schlegel worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], naturalist[8], and sinologist[9].

What awards did Gustaaf Schlegel receive?

Honors received include Prix Stanislas Julien[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Onze Hoogleeraren. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Nordisk familjebok, Onze Hoogleeraren
    Family name Schlegel
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