Heinrich Keil

German classical philologist (1822–1894)
Person human Q96256
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Heinrich Keil

Summary

Heinrich Keil is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wismar[2]. He was born on May 25, 1822[3]. He passed away in Friedrichroda[4]. He died on August 27, 1894[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wismar[2], Heinrich Keil…
  • Heinrich Keil died in Friedrichroda[4].
  • Heinrich Keil was born on May 25, 1822[3].
  • Heinrich Keil died on August 27, 1894[5].
  • Heinrich Keil's father was Q138154552[9].
  • Heinrich Keil's mother was Q138154619[10].
  • Among Heinrich Keil's spouses was Louise Keil[11].
  • Heinrich Keil held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • German was Heinrich Keil's native language[13].
  • Heinrich Keil's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Heinrich Keil's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Heinrich Keil was employed by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[14].
  • Heinrich Keil was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Heinrich Keil received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16].
  • Heinrich Keil was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Heinrich Keil was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Heinrich Keil was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[19].
  • Heinrich Keil was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Heinrich Keil is recorded as male[21].
  • Heinrich Keil's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Heinrich Keil's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Keil[23].
  • Heinrich Keil's family name is recorded as Keil[24].
  • Heinrich Keil's given name is recorded as Heinrich[25].
  • Heinrich Keil's given name is recorded as Gottfried[26].
  • Heinrich Keil's given name is recorded as Theodor[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Keil was born in Wismar[2]. He was born on May 25, 1822[3]. His father was Q138154552[9]. His mother was Q138154619[10]. German was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[14], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35].

Recognition

Heinrich Keil received the Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16].

Personal Life

Among Heinrich Keil's spouses was Louise Keil[11].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Keil died on August 27, 1894[5]. He passed away in Friedrichroda[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Keil ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Keil born?

Heinrich Keil's place of birth was Wismar[2].

Where did Heinrich Keil die?

Heinrich Keil died in Friedrichroda[4].

Who were Heinrich Keil's parents?

Heinrich Keil's father was Q138154552[9]. Heinrich Keil's mother was Q138154619[10].

Who was Heinrich Keil married to?

Heinrich Keil's spouses include Louise Keil[11].

What did Heinrich Keil do for work?

Heinrich Keil worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Heinrich Keil receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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