Heinrich Zimmern

German Assyriologist (1862-1931)
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Heinrich Zimmern

Summary

Heinrich Zimmern is a human[1]. Born in Graben-Neudorf[2], he… he was born on July 14, 1862[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on February 17, 1931[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and orientalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Graben-Neudorf[2], Heinrich Zimmern…
  • Heinrich Zimmern died in Leipzig[4].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was born on July 14, 1862[3].
  • Heinrich Zimmern died on February 17, 1931[5].
  • Heinrich Zimmern held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Heinrich Zimmern worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's professions included assyriologist[8].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's professions included orientalist[9].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's field of work was oriental studies[12].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's field of work was Assyrian religion[13].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was employed by Leipzig University[14].
  • Among Heinrich Zimmern's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was employed by University of Strasbourg[16].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was employed by University of Wrocław[17].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[18].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's education included a stint at Leipzig University[19].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Delitzsch[20].
  • A notable student of Heinrich Zimmern was Arthur Ungnad[21].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[23].
  • Heinrich Zimmern is recorded as male[24].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Heinrich Zimmern supervised Arthur Ungnad as a doctoral student[26].
  • Heinrich Zimmern supervised C. van Gelderen as a doctoral student[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Zimmern's place of birth was Graben-Neudorf[2]. He was born on July 14, 1862[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31] and Leipzig University[19], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]. Heinrich Zimmern's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Delitzsch[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and orientalist[9]. Fields of work include oriental studies[12], an academic discipline[36] and Assyrian religion[13], a polytheistic religion[37]. Employers include Leipzig University[14], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1409[40], headquartered in Leipzig[41]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1502[44], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[45]; University of Strasbourg[16], a university in France[46], in France[47], founded in 1538[48], headquartered in Strasbourg[49]; and University of Wrocław[17], a university[50], in Poland[51], founded in 1702[52]. A notable student of Heinrich Zimmern was Arthur Ungnad[21]. Doctoral students include Arthur Ungnad[26], an orientalist[53], 1879–1947[54], of Germany[55], specialised in Semitic studies[56] and C. van Gelderen[27], a university teacher[57], 1872–1945[58], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[59].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Zimmern died on February 17, 1931[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Zimmern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

His notable doctoral advisees include Arthur Ungnad[62], an orientalist[63], 1879–1947[64], of Germany[65], specialised in Semitic studies[66].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Zimmern born?

Heinrich Zimmern's place of birth was Graben-Neudorf[2].

Where did Heinrich Zimmern die?

Heinrich Zimmern passed away in Leipzig[4].

What did Heinrich Zimmern do for work?

Heinrich Zimmern worked as anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and orientalist[9].

Where did Heinrich Zimmern go to school?

Heinrich Zimmern was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[18] and Leipzig University[19].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation anthropologist, university teacher, assyriologist +1
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    Doctoral student Arthur Ungnad, C. van Gelderen
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Employer Leipzig University, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, University of Strasbourg +1
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