Heinrich Graetz

Prussian Jewish historian (1817 – 1891)
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Summary

Heinrich Graetz was born on October 31, 1817[1], in Gmina Książ Wielkopolski[2]. He died on September 7, 1891[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a historian[5], theologian[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (790 views/month, #7,236 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Książ Wielkopolski[11]
  • Place of burial: Old Jewish Cemetery[12]
  • Spouse: Q137612249[13]
  • Child: Leo Graetz[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[15], German Empire[16]
  • Field of work: Jewish history[17]
  • Employer: University of Wrocław[18]
  • Educated at: Friedrich Schiller University Jena[19], University of Wrocław[20]
  • Student: Markus Brann[21]
  • Notable work: History of the Jews[22]
  • Religion or worldview: Judaism[23]
  • Sex or gender: male[24]
  • Commons category: Heinrich Graetz[25]
  • Archives at: Leo Baeck Institute[26]
  • Family name: Graetz[27]
  • Given name: Heinrich[28], Zvi[29]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Heinrich Graetz[30]
  • Commons gallery: Heinrich Graetz[31]
  • Work location: Wrocław[32], Munich[33]
  • Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[34], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[35], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[36], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[37], Otto's encyclopedia[38], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[39]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40], Hebrew[41]
  • Name in native language: Heinrich Graetz[42]

Why It Matters

Heinrich Graetz has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

His notable doctoral advisees include Markus Brann[45], a historian[46], 1849–1920[47], of Germany[48], specialised in history[49].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Graetz born?

Heinrich Graetz's place of birth was Gmina Książ Wielkopolski[2].

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 a historian[5], theologian[6], rabbi[7], university teacher[8], and philologist[9].

Where did Heinrich Graetz go to school?

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

References

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  1. [2] ↑ . Q21209439. wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [8] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [41] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [42] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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