Heinrich Gelzer

classical philologist and historian (1847-1906)
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Heinrich Gelzer

Summary

Heinrich Gelzer is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on July 1, 1847[3]. He died in Jena[4]. He died on July 11, 1906[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], Byzantinist[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Heinrich Gelzer…
  • Heinrich Gelzer died in Jena[4].
  • Heinrich Gelzer was born on July 1, 1847[3].
  • Heinrich Gelzer died on July 11, 1906[5].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's father was Johann Heinrich Gelzer[12].
  • Among Heinrich Gelzer's spouses was Clara Gelzer[13].
  • A child of Heinrich Gelzer was Heinrich Gelzer[14].
  • Heinrich Gelzer held citizenship in Switzerland[15].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's professions included historian[7].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Heinrich Gelzer worked as a Byzantinist[9].
  • Heinrich Gelzer worked as a politician[10].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's field of work was history[16].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's field of work was Byzantine studies[17].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's field of work was classical philology[18].
  • Heinrich Gelzer held the position of rector of the University of Jena[19].
  • Heinrich Gelzer held the position of rector of the University of Jena[20].
  • Among Heinrich Gelzer's employers was Heidelberg University[21].
  • Among Heinrich Gelzer's employers was Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22].
  • Among Heinrich Gelzer's employers was University of Basel[23].
  • Heinrich Gelzer was educated at University of Göttingen[24].
  • Heinrich Gelzer's education included a stint at University of Basel[25].
  • Heinrich Gelzer was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Heinrich Gelzer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Gelzer was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on July 1, 1847[3]. His father was Johann Heinrich Gelzer[12].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[24], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Basel[25], a public research university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1460[34], headquartered in Basel[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], Byzantinist[9], and politician[10]. Fields of work include history[16]; Byzantine studies[17], a field of study[36]; and classical philology[18], an academic discipline[37]. Employers include Heidelberg University[21], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1386[40], headquartered in Heidelberg[41]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[22], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1558[44], headquartered in Jena[45]; and University of Basel[23], a public research university[46], in Switzerland[47], founded in 1460[48], headquartered in Basel[49]. Positions held include rector of the University of Jena[19].

Personal Life

Heinrich Gelzer was married to Clara Gelzer[13]. A child of him was he[14]. His religion is recorded as reformed[50]. He was affiliated with the National-Social Association[51].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Gelzer died on July 11, 1906[5]. He died in Jena[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Gelzer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Gelzer born?

Heinrich Gelzer's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Heinrich Gelzer die?

Heinrich Gelzer died in Jena[4].

Who were Heinrich Gelzer's parents?

Heinrich Gelzer's father was Johann Heinrich Gelzer[12].

Who was Heinrich Gelzer married to?

Heinrich Gelzer's spouses include Clara Gelzer[13].

What did Heinrich Gelzer do for work?

Heinrich Gelzer worked as classical philologist[6], historian[7], university teacher[8], Byzantinist[9], and politician[10].

Where did Heinrich Gelzer go to school?

Heinrich Gelzer was educated at University of Göttingen[24] and University of Basel[25].

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  11. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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