Gustaf Kossinna
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Summary
Gustaf Kossinna was born on September 28, 1858[1], in Tilsit-Ragnit District[2]. He died on December 20, 1931[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], librarian[6], writer[7], archaeologist[8], and prehistorian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (470 views/month, #7,044 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Lichterfelde cemetery[11]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[12], German Reich[13]
- Occupation: university teacher[14], germanist[15]
- Field of work: philology[16]
- Employer: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]
- Educated at: University of Göttingen[18], Leipzig University[19], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20], University of Strasbourg[21], Königliche Litthauische Provinzialschule[22]
- Member of: Academy of Science for Public Utility[23], Militant League for German Culture[24], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Doctoral student: Martin Jahn[27]
- Commons category: Gustaf Kossinna[28]
- Archives at: Berlin State Library[29], University Archive of the Humboldt University Berlin[30]
- Family name: Kossinna[31]
- Given name: Gustaf[32]
- Described by source: Gustaf Kossinna: der Nachlass—Versuch eine Analyse. By Hildegard Gräfin Schwerin von Krosigk (Offa-Ergänzungsreihe, Band 6). 24 × 17 cm. Pp. 223, 8 figs., 1 pl. Neumünster: Karl Wachholtz Verlag, 1982. ISBN 3-529-01655-1. DM 30[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
- Name in native language: Gustaf Kossinna[35]
- Interested in: archaeology[36]
- Writing language: German[37]
Why It Matters
Gustaf Kossinna has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
His notable doctoral advisees include Jozef Kostrzewski[40], an archaeologist[41], 1885–1969[42], of Poland[43], awarded the Officer of the Legion of Honour[44], specialised in archaeology[45].
FAQs
Where was Gustaf Kossinna born?
Gustaf Kossinna's place of birth was Tilsit-Ragnit District[2].
Where did Gustaf Kossinna die?
Gustaf Kossinna passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Gustaf Kossinna do for work?
Gustaf Kossinna worked as an anthropologist[5], librarian[6], writer[7], archaeologist[8], and prehistorian[9].
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].