Heinrich Ewald

German orientalist, theologian, and Biblical exegete (1803–1875)
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Heinrich Ewald

Summary

Heinrich Ewald is a human[1]. He was born in Göttingen[2]. He was born on November 16, 1803[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on May 4, 1875[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], biblical scholar[9], and orientalist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Ewald's place of birth was Göttingen[2].
  • Heinrich Ewald died in Göttingen[4].
  • Heinrich Ewald was born on November 16, 1803[3].
  • Heinrich Ewald was born on 1803[12].
  • Heinrich Ewald died on May 4, 1875[5].
  • Heinrich Ewald died on 1875[13].
  • Heinrich Ewald is buried at Bartholomäusfriedhof, Göttingen[14].
  • Heinrich Ewald was married to Wilhelmine Gauss[15].
  • Heinrich Ewald was married to Auguste Ewald[16].
  • Heinrich Ewald held citizenship in Kingdom of Hanover[17].
  • Heinrich Ewald held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[18].
  • Heinrich Ewald's professions included theologian[6].
  • Heinrich Ewald worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Heinrich Ewald worked as a politician[8].
  • Heinrich Ewald's professions included biblical scholar[9].
  • Heinrich Ewald's professions included orientalist[10].
  • Heinrich Ewald worked as a writer[19].
  • Heinrich Ewald's field of work was study of the Hebrew language[20].
  • Heinrich Ewald held the position of Member of the Customs Parliament[21].
  • Heinrich Ewald held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[22].
  • Heinrich Ewald held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[23].
  • Among Heinrich Ewald's employers was Große Schule[24].
  • Heinrich Ewald was employed by University of Göttingen[25].
  • Among Heinrich Ewald's employers was University of Tübingen[26].
  • Heinrich Ewald was employed by University of Göttingen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Göttingen[2], Heinrich Ewald… Recorded date of birth include November 16, 1803[3] and 1803[12].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[28], a campus university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1734[31], headquartered in Göttingen[32] and Große Schule[33], a gymnasium[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1543[36]. Doctoral advisors include Gottlieb Jakob Planck[37], a church historian[38], 1751–1833[39], of Duchy of Württemberg[40], awarded the ennoblement[41] and Heinrich Ludwig Planck[42], a university teacher[43], 1785–1831[44]. Heinrich Ewald earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[45]. He studied under Johann Gottfried Eichhorn[46].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], biblical scholar[9], orientalist[10], and writer[19]. Heinrich Ewald's field of work was study of the Hebrew language[20]. Employers include Große Schule[24], a gymnasium[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1543[49]; University of Göttingen[25], a campus university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1734[52], headquartered in Göttingen[53]; and University of Tübingen[26], a comprehensive university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1477[56], headquartered in Tübingen[57]. Positions held include Member of the Customs Parliament[21] and member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[22], a position[58], in German Reich[59], founded in 1871[60]. A notable student of him was Rudolf von Roth[61]. Doctoral students include Rudolf von Roth[62], a librarian[63], 1821–1895[64], of Kingdom of Württemberg[65], specialised in Indology[66] and Eberhard Schrader[67], a theologian[68], 1836–1908[69], of Duchy of Brunswick[70].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[71], an award[72], in Denmark[73] and ennoblement[74].

Personal Life

Spouses include Wilhelmine Gauss[15], 1808–1840[75] and Auguste Ewald[16], a housewife[76], 1822–1897[77], of Grand Duchy of Hesse[78]. Heinrich Ewald's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[79]. He was affiliated with the German-Hanoverian Party[80].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 4, 1875[5] and 1875[13]. Heinrich Ewald died in Göttingen[4]. The cause of death was heart disease[81]. He is buried at Bartholomäusfriedhof, Göttingen[14].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Ewald ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,279 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

His notable doctoral advisees include Rudolf von Roth[84], a librarian[85], 1821–1895[86], of Kingdom of Württemberg[87], specialised in Indology[88] and Eberhard Schrader[89], a theologian[90], 1836–1908[91], of Duchy of Brunswick[92].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Ewald born?

Heinrich Ewald was born in Göttingen[2].

Where did Heinrich Ewald die?

Heinrich Ewald died in Göttingen[4].

Who was Heinrich Ewald married to?

Heinrich Ewald's spouses include Wilhelmine Gauss[15] and Auguste Ewald[16].

What did Heinrich Ewald do for work?

Heinrich Ewald worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], biblical scholar[9], and orientalist[10].

Where did Heinrich Ewald go to school?

Heinrich Ewald was educated at University of Göttingen[28] and Große Schule[33].

What awards did Heinrich Ewald receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Copenhagen[71] and ennoblement[74].

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