Heinrich Voß
German classical philologist and translator
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Summary
Heinrich Voß was born on October 29, 1779[1], in Otterndorf[2]. He died on October 20, 1822[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and philologist[9]. He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bergfriedhof[11]
- Father: Johann Heinrich Voss[12]
- Mother: Ernestine Voß[13]
- Child: Heinrich Voß[14]
- Country of citizenship: Baden[15]
- Occupation: poet[16], hellenist[17], theology[18]
- Field of work: classical philology[19], translation[20], higher education institution[21]
- Employer: Heidelberg University[22]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Heinrich Voß[26]
- Said to be the same as: Heinrich Voß[27]
- Family name: Voß[28]
- Given name: Heinrich[29]
- Work location: Heidelberg[30], Weimar[31]
- Described by source: Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[32], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[33], Library of the World's Best Literature[34], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36]
- Commons Creator page: Heinrich Voß[37]
- Sibling: Abraham Voß[38], Hans Voß[39], Wilhelm Voß[40]
- P14585: 45625[41]
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Voß born?
Heinrich Voß's place of birth was Otterndorf[2].
Where did Heinrich Voß die?
Heinrich Voß died in Heidelberg[4].
Who were Heinrich Voß's parents?
Heinrich Voß's father was Johann Heinrich Voss[12]. Heinrich Voß's mother was Ernestine Voß[13].
What did Heinrich Voß do for work?
Heinrich Voß worked as a classical philologist[5], translator[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and philologist[9].
Where did Heinrich Voß go to school?
Heinrich Voß was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[24].