Gustaf Kossinna

German archaeologist (1858–1931)
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Gustaf Kossinna
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Gustaf Kossinna

Summary

Gustaf Kossinna is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sovetsk[2]. He was born on +1858-09-28T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on +1931-12-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], librarian[7], writer[8], archaeologist[9], and prehistorian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Gustaf Kossinna's place of birth was Sovetsk[2].
  • Gustaf Kossinna died in Berlin[4].
  • Gustaf Kossinna was born on +1858-09-28T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustaf Kossinna died on +1931-12-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Lichterfelde cemetery[12].
  • Gustaf Kossinna held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Gustaf Kossinna held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Gustaf Kossinna worked as a librarian[7].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's professions included writer[8].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's professions included archaeologist[9].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's professions included prehistorian[10].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's professions included university teacher[15].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's field of work was philology[16].
  • Gustaf Kossinna was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Gustaf Kossinna was educated at University of Göttingen[18].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's education included a stint at Leipzig University[19].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[21].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's education included a stint at Königliche Litthauische Provinzialschule[22].
  • Gustaf Kossinna was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[23].
  • Gustaf Kossinna was a member of Militant League for German Culture[24].
  • Gustaf Kossinna was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[25].
  • Gustaf Kossinna's image is recorded as Gustaf Kossinna by Bruno-Dietrich Sassnick.jpg[26].
  • Gustaf Kossinna is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sovetsk[2], Gustaf Kossinna… he was born on +1858-09-28T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[18], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Leipzig University[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39]; University of Strasbourg[21], a university in France[40], in France[41], founded in 1538[42], headquartered in Strasbourg[43]; and Königliche Litthauische Provinzialschule[22], a Gymnasium[44], in Russia[45], founded in 1900[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], librarian[7], writer[8], archaeologist[9], prehistorian[10], and university teacher[15]. Gustaf Kossinna's field of work was philology[16]. Among his employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]. He supervised Martin Jahn as a doctoral student[47].

Death and Burial

Gustaf Kossinna died on +1931-12-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Lichterfelde cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Gustaf Kossinna ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (257 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

His notable doctoral advisees include Jozef Kostrzewski[50], an archaeologist[51], 1885–1969[52], of Poland[53], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[54], specialised in archaeology[55].

FAQs

Where was Gustaf Kossinna born?

Gustaf Kossinna's place of birth was Sovetsk[2].

Where did Gustaf Kossinna die?

Gustaf Kossinna passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Gustaf Kossinna do for work?

Gustaf Kossinna worked as anthropologist[6], librarian[7], writer[8], archaeologist[9], and prehistorian[10].

Where did Gustaf Kossinna go to school?

Gustaf Kossinna was educated at University of Göttingen[18], Leipzig University[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], and University of Strasbourg[21].

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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [50] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  23. [54] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [55] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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