Heinrich von Sybel

German historian (1817–1895)
Person human Q65600
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Summary

Heinrich von Sybel is a human[1]. Born in Düsseldorf[2], he… he was born on December 2, 1817[3]. He died in Marburg[4]. He died on August 1, 1895[5]. He worked as a historian[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich von Sybel was born in Düsseldorf[2].
  • Heinrich von Sybel died in Marburg[4].
  • Heinrich von Sybel was born on December 2, 1817[3].
  • Heinrich von Sybel died on August 1, 1895[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[11].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's father was Heinrich Philipp Ferdinand Sybel[12].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's mother was Q137612640[13].
  • Heinrich von Sybel was married to Karoline von Sybel[14].
  • A child of Heinrich von Sybel was Ludwig von Sybel[15].
  • A child of Heinrich von Sybel was Friedrich Ludwig Karl von Sybel[16].
  • Heinrich von Sybel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Heinrich von Sybel worked as a historian[6].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's professions included politician[7].
  • Heinrich von Sybel worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's professions included writer[9].
  • Heinrich von Sybel held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[18].
  • Heinrich von Sybel held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[19].
  • Heinrich von Sybel held the position of member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation[20].
  • Among Heinrich von Sybel's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].
  • Heinrich von Sybel was employed by University of Bonn[22].
  • Heinrich von Sybel was employed by University of Marburg[23].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's education included a stint at University of Bonn[24].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].
  • Heinrich von Sybel's doctoral advisor was Leopold von Ranke[26].
  • A notable student of Heinrich von Sybel was Karl Menzel[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Düsseldorf[2], Heinrich von Sybel… he was born on December 2, 1817[3]. His father was Heinrich Philipp Ferdinand Sybel[12]. His mother was Q137612640[13].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[24], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Heinrich von Sybel's doctoral advisor was Leopold von Ranke[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1472[38], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[39]; University of Bonn[22], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1818[42], headquartered in Bonn[43]; and University of Marburg[23], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1527[46], headquartered in Marburg[47]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[18], a position[48], in Prussia[49] and member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation[20]. A notable student of Heinrich von Sybel was Karl Menzel[27]. Doctoral students include Max Lenz[50], a medievalist[51], 1850–1932[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[54], specialised in modern period[55]; Karl Menzel[56], a historian[57], 1835–1897[58], of German Reich[59], specialised in auxiliary science of history[60]; Adolf Köcher[61], an author[62], 1848–1917[63]; and Johann Froitzheim[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[65], a civil decoration[66], in Prussia[67], founded in 1842[68] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[69], an order[70], in Germany[71], founded in 1980[72].

Personal Life

Among Heinrich von Sybel's spouses was Karoline von Sybel[14]. Children include Ludwig von Sybel[15], an anthropologist[73], 1846–1929[74], of Germany[75], specialised in archaeology[76] and Friedrich Ludwig Karl von Sybel[16], a jurist[77], 1844–1927[78]. He was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[79].

Death and Burial

Heinrich von Sybel died on August 1, 1895[5]. He passed away in Marburg[4]. He is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[11].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Sybel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[80] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[81]

His notable doctoral advisees include Max Lenz[82], a medievalist[83], 1850–1932[84], of Germany[85], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[86], specialised in modern period[87].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Sybel born?

Heinrich von Sybel was born in Düsseldorf[2].

Where did Heinrich von Sybel die?

Heinrich von Sybel passed away in Marburg[4].

Who were Heinrich von Sybel's parents?

Heinrich von Sybel's father was Heinrich Philipp Ferdinand Sybel[12]. Heinrich von Sybel's mother was Q137612640[13].

Who was Heinrich von Sybel married to?

Heinrich von Sybel's spouses include Karoline von Sybel[14].

What did Heinrich von Sybel do for work?

Heinrich von Sybel worked as historian[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and writer[9].

Where did Heinrich von Sybel go to school?

Heinrich von Sybel was educated at University of Bonn[24] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[25].

What awards did Heinrich von Sybel receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[65] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[69].

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