Gustav Hölscher

German theologian (1877-1955)
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Gustav Hölscher

Summary

Gustav Hölscher is a human[1]. Born in Norden[2], he… he was born on +1877-06-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He died on +1955-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], Protestant theologian[8], and biblical scholar[9]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Hölscher's place of birth was Norden[2].
  • Gustav Hölscher passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Gustav Hölscher was born on +1877-06-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Gustav Hölscher died on +1955-09-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Handschuhsheim Cemetery[11].
  • Gustav Hölscher's father was Wilhelm Hölscher[12].
  • A child of Gustav Hölscher was Wilhelm Hölscher[13].
  • A child of Gustav Hölscher was Uvo Hölscher[14].
  • Gustav Hölscher held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Gustav Hölscher held citizenship in German Empire[16].
  • Gustav Hölscher held citizenship in Weimar Republic[17].
  • Gustav Hölscher held citizenship in Nazi Germany[18].
  • Gustav Hölscher's professions included theologian[6].
  • Gustav Hölscher's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Gustav Hölscher's professions included Protestant theologian[8].
  • Gustav Hölscher's professions included biblical scholar[9].
  • Gustav Hölscher's field of work was Protestant theology[19].
  • Gustav Hölscher's field of work was Hebrew Bible studies[20].
  • Among Gustav Hölscher's employers was University of Bonn[21].
  • Among Gustav Hölscher's employers was Heidelberg University[22].
  • Among Gustav Hölscher's employers was University of Marburg[23].
  • Among Gustav Hölscher's employers was University of Giessen[24].
  • Gustav Hölscher was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25].
  • Gustav Hölscher was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Gustav Hölscher's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Hölscher's place of birth was Norden[2]. He was born on +1877-06-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Wilhelm Hölscher[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], Protestant theologian[8], and biblical scholar[9]. Fields of work include Protestant theology[19], a branch of theology[28] and Hebrew Bible studies[20]. Employers include University of Bonn[21], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1818[31], headquartered in Bonn[32]; Heidelberg University[22], a public research university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1386[35], headquartered in Heidelberg[36]; University of Marburg[23], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1527[39], headquartered in Marburg[40]; University of Giessen[24], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1607[43], headquartered in Giessen[44]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], a public university[45], in Germany[46], founded in 1502[47], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[48].

Personal Life

Children include Wilhelm Hölscher[13], an egyptologist[49], 1912–1943[50], of Weimar Republic[51] and Uvo Hölscher[14], a classical philologist[52], 1914–1996[53], of Germany[54], awarded the Reuchlin Award[55]. Gustav Hölscher's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[27].

Death and Burial

Gustav Hölscher died on +1955-09-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Handschuhsheim Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Gustav Hölscher is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Hölscher born?

Gustav Hölscher was born in Norden[2].

Where did Gustav Hölscher die?

Gustav Hölscher passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Gustav Hölscher's parents?

Gustav Hölscher's father was Wilhelm Hölscher[12].

What did Gustav Hölscher do for work?

Gustav Hölscher worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], Protestant theologian[8], and biblical scholar[9].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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