Heinrich Fichtenau

Austrian historian (1912-2000)
Person human Q86883
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Heinrich Fichtenau

Summary

Heinrich Fichtenau is a human[1]. Born in Linz[2], he… he was born on +1912-12-10T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on +2000-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a medievalist[6], historian[7], palaeographer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Fichtenau was born in Linz[2].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau was born on +1912-12-10T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau died on +2000-06-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden[11].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau held citizenship in Austria[12].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau worked as a medievalist[6].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's professions included historian[7].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's professions included palaeographer[8].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau was employed by University of Vienna[13].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau was educated at University of Vienna[14].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau received the Wilhelm Hartel Prize[15].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau received the Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[16].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau received the Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau was a member of Medieval Academy of America[18].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau is recorded as male[19].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Fichtenau[21].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's family name is recorded as Fichtenau[22].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's given name is recorded as Heinrich[23].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Heinrich Fichtenau's writing language is recorded as German[25].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Fichtenau was born in Linz[2]. He was born on +1912-12-10T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Heinrich Fichtenau's education included a stint at University of Vienna[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include medievalist[6], historian[7], palaeographer[8], and university teacher[9]. Among Heinrich Fichtenau's employers was University of Vienna[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Hartel Prize[15], an award[26], in Austria[27]; Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[16], a state decoration[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1955[30]; and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Fichtenau died on +2000-06-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He is buried at Stadtpfarrfriedhof Baden[11].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Fichtenau ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Fichtenau born?

Heinrich Fichtenau was born in Linz[2].

Where did Heinrich Fichtenau die?

Heinrich Fichtenau passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Heinrich Fichtenau do for work?

Heinrich Fichtenau worked as medievalist[6], historian[7], palaeographer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Heinrich Fichtenau go to school?

Heinrich Fichtenau was educated at University of Vienna[14].

What awards did Heinrich Fichtenau receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Hartel Prize[15], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[16], and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[17].

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. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . medievalacademy.org. Retrieved . medievalacademy.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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