Heinrich Graetz

Prussian Jewish historian (1817 – 1891)
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Heinrich Graetz

Summary

Heinrich Graetz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gmina Książ Wielkopolski[2]. He was born on October 31, 1817[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on September 7, 1891[5]. He worked as a historian[6], theologian[7], rabbi[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Graetz was born in Gmina Książ Wielkopolski[2].
  • Heinrich Graetz died in Munich[4].
  • Heinrich Graetz was born on October 31, 1817[3].
  • Heinrich Graetz died on September 7, 1891[5].
  • Burial took place at Old Jewish Cemetery[12].
  • Among Heinrich Graetz's spouses was Q137612249[13].
  • A child of Heinrich Graetz was Leo Graetz[14].
  • Heinrich Graetz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Heinrich Graetz held citizenship in German Empire[16].
  • Heinrich Graetz worked as a historian[6].
  • Heinrich Graetz worked as a theologian[7].
  • Heinrich Graetz's professions included rabbi[8].
  • Heinrich Graetz's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Heinrich Graetz worked as a philologist[10].
  • Heinrich Graetz's field of work was Jewish history[17].
  • Heinrich Graetz was employed by University of Wrocław[18].
  • Heinrich Graetz was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19].
  • Heinrich Graetz was educated at University of Wrocław[20].
  • A notable student of Heinrich Graetz was Markus Brann[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Heinrich Graetz is History of the Jews[22].
  • Heinrich Graetz's religion is recorded as Judaism[23].
  • Heinrich Graetz is recorded as male[24].
  • Heinrich Graetz's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Heinrich Graetz's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Graetz[26].
  • Heinrich Graetz's archives at is recorded as Leo Baeck Institute[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Gmina Książ Wielkopolski[2], Heinrich Graetz… he was born on October 31, 1817[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1558[30], headquartered in Jena[31] and University of Wrocław[20], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], theologian[7], rabbi[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10]. Heinrich Graetz's field of work was Jewish history[17]. Among his employers was University of Wrocław[18]. A notable student of him was Markus Brann[21].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Heinrich Graetz is History of the Jews[22].

Personal Life

Heinrich Graetz was married to Q137612249[13]. A child of him was Leo Graetz[14]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[23].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Graetz died on September 7, 1891[5]. He died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Old Jewish Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Graetz ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

His notable doctoral advisees include Markus Brann[37], a historian[38], 1849–1920[39], of Germany[40], specialised in history[41].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Graetz born?

Born in Gmina Książ Wielkopolski[2], Heinrich Graetz…

Where did Heinrich Graetz die?

Heinrich Graetz passed away in Munich[4].

Who was Heinrich Graetz married to?

Heinrich Graetz's spouses include Q137612249[13].

What did Heinrich Graetz do for work?

Heinrich Graetz worked as historian[6], theologian[7], rabbi[8], university teacher[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Heinrich Graetz go to school?

Heinrich Graetz was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19] and University of Wrocław[20].

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  1. [2] . Q21209439. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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