Heinrich Kiepert

German geographer, cartographer and university professor in Berlin (1818–1899)
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Heinrich Kiepert
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Heinrich Kiepert

Summary

Heinrich Kiepert is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on July 31, 1818[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on April 21, 1899[5]. He worked as a geographer[6], cartographer[7], university teacher[8], traveler[9], and pedagogue[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Kiepert's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Heinrich Kiepert passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Heinrich Kiepert was born on July 31, 1818[3].
  • Heinrich Kiepert died on April 21, 1899[5].
  • Heinrich Kiepert is buried at St. Jacobi-Kirchhof I[12].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's father was Samuel Kiepert[13].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's mother was Christiane Henriette Beer[14].
  • Heinrich Kiepert was married to Sieglinde Kiepert[15].
  • A child of Heinrich Kiepert was Richard Kiepert[16].
  • Heinrich Kiepert held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's professions included geographer[6].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's professions included cartographer[7].
  • Heinrich Kiepert worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Heinrich Kiepert worked as a traveler[9].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's professions included pedagogue[10].
  • Heinrich Kiepert worked as a historian[18].
  • Heinrich Kiepert held the position of division manager[19].
  • Heinrich Kiepert held the position of extraordinary professor[20].
  • Heinrich Kiepert held the position of division manager[21].
  • Heinrich Kiepert held the position of professor[22].
  • Heinrich Kiepert was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[23].
  • Heinrich Kiepert was employed by Q114232467[24].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[25].
  • Heinrich Kiepert's education included a stint at Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium[26].
  • Heinrich Kiepert received the Ehrengrab[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Kiepert was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on July 31, 1818[3]. His father was Samuel Kiepert[13]. His mother was Christiane Henriette Beer[14].

Education

Educated at Frederick William University Berlin[25], a university[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1828[30] and Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium[26], a school[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1880[33]. Heinrich Kiepert earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[34]. Studied under Augustus Meineke[35], a classical philologist[36], 1790–1870[37], of Kingdom of Prussia[38], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[39], specialised in publishing house[40]; Karl Gottlob Zumpt[41], a linguist[42], 1792–1849[43], of Kingdom of Prussia[44], specialised in philology[45]; August Böckh[46], a historian of classical antiquity[47], 1785–1867[48], of Kingdom of Prussia[49], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[50], specialised in classical philology[51]; Carl Ritter[52], an explorer[53], 1779–1859[54], of Kingdom of Prussia[55], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[56], specialised in geography[57]; Julius Heinrich Petermann[58], an orientalist[59], 1801–1876[60], of Kingdom of Prussia[61], specialised in oriental studies[62]; and Theodor Panofka[63].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include geographer[6], cartographer[7], university teacher[8], traveler[9], pedagogue[10], and historian[18]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[64], in Prussia[65], founded in 1828[66] and Q114232467[24], a publishing house[67], in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[68], founded in 1791[69], headquartered in Weimar[70]. Positions held include division manager[19], a position[71]; extraordinary professor[20], an academic rank[72], in Germany[73]; and professor[22], a title of authority[74].

Recognition

Heinrich Kiepert received the Ehrengrab[27].

Personal Life

Among Heinrich Kiepert's spouses was Sieglinde Kiepert[15]. A child of him was Richard Kiepert[16].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Kiepert died on April 21, 1899[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. He is buried at St. Jacobi-Kirchhof I[12].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Kiepert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Kiepert born?

Heinrich Kiepert was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Heinrich Kiepert die?

Heinrich Kiepert died in Berlin[4].

Who were Heinrich Kiepert's parents?

Heinrich Kiepert's father was Samuel Kiepert[13]. Heinrich Kiepert's mother was Christiane Henriette Beer[14].

Who was Heinrich Kiepert married to?

Heinrich Kiepert's spouses include Sieglinde Kiepert[15].

What did Heinrich Kiepert do for work?

Heinrich Kiepert worked as geographer[6], cartographer[7], university teacher[8], traveler[9], and pedagogue[10].

Where did Heinrich Kiepert go to school?

Heinrich Kiepert was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[25] and Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium[26].

What awards did Heinrich Kiepert receive?

Honors received include Ehrengrab[27].

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  3. [76] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Employer Frederick William University Berlin, Q114232467
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