Hans Walther
German onomastician (1921-2015)
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Hans Walther was born on January 30, 1921[1], in Oberfrohna[2]. He died on July 9, 2015[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as an onomastician[5], university teacher[6], and philologist[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
- Field of work: philology[10], onomasiology[11], onomastics[12]
- Position held: professor[13]
- Employer: Leipzig University[14]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[17]
- Doctoral student: Gerhard Billig[18]
- Academic degree: Doctor[19], habilitation[20]
- Family name: Walther[21]
- Given name: Hans[22]
- Work location: Leipzig[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
- Name in native language: Hans Walther[25]
FAQs
Where was Hans Walther born?
Hans Walther was born in Oberfrohna[2].
Where did Hans Walther die?
Hans Walther passed away in Leipzig[4].
What did Hans Walther do for work?
Hans Walther worked as an onomastician[5], university teacher[6], and philologist[7].
Where did Hans Walther go to school?
Hans Walther was educated at Leipzig University[15].