Gustav Droysen

German historian (1838–1908)
Person human Q87644
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Gustav Droysen

Summary

Gustav Droysen is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on April 10, 1838[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on November 10, 1908[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Droysen's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Gustav Droysen passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Gustav Droysen was born on April 10, 1838[3].
  • Gustav Droysen died on November 10, 1908[5].
  • Gustav Droysen's father was Johann Gustav Droysen[9].
  • Gustav Droysen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Gustav Droysen worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Gustav Droysen worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gustav Droysen was employed by University of Göttingen[11].
  • Among Gustav Droysen's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12].
  • Gustav Droysen is recorded as male[13].
  • Gustav Droysen's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Gustav Droysen's Commons category is recorded as Gustav Droysen[15].
  • Gustav Droysen's archives at is recorded as University and State Library of Saxony-Anhalt[16].
  • Gustav Droysen's archives at is recorded as Stadtbibliothek Halle[17].
  • Gustav Droysen's family name is recorded as Droysen[18].
  • Gustav Droysen's given name is recorded as Gustav[19].
  • Gustav Droysen's work location is recorded as Halle (Saale)[20].
  • Gustav Droysen's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21].
  • Gustav Droysen's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Gustav Droysen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Gustav Droysen's Commons Creator page is recorded as Gustav Droysen[24].
  • Gustav Droysen's sibling is recorded as Ernst Droysen[25].
  • Gustav Droysen's sibling is recorded as Hans Droysen[26].
  • Gustav Droysen's sibling is recorded as Marie Huebner[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gustav Droysen was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on April 10, 1838[3]. His father was Johann Gustav Droysen[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Göttingen[11], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[12], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35].

Death and Burial

Gustav Droysen died on November 10, 1908[5]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav Droysen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Droysen born?

Gustav Droysen was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Gustav Droysen die?

Gustav Droysen died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Gustav Droysen's parents?

Gustav Droysen's father was Johann Gustav Droysen[9].

What did Gustav Droysen do for work?

Gustav Droysen worked as historian of Modern Age[6] and university teacher[7].

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. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . sundoc.bibliothek.uni-halle.de. sundoc.bibliothek.uni-halle.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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