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], orientalist[9], and linguist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

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[12].
  • 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 worked as a linguist[10].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's professions included classical philologist[13].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's field of work was oriental studies[14].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's field of work was Assyrian religion[15].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was employed by Leipzig University[16].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17].
  • Among Heinrich Zimmern's employers was University of Strasbourg[18].
  • Among Heinrich Zimmern's employers was University of Wrocław[19].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was educated at Leipzig University[21].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Delitzsch[22].
  • A notable student of Heinrich Zimmern was Arthur Ungnad[23].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Heinrich Zimmern was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[25].
  • Heinrich Zimmern is recorded as male[26].
  • Heinrich Zimmern's instance of is recorded as human[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[20], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31] and Leipzig University[21], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35]. Heinrich Zimmern's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Delitzsch[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], orientalist[9], linguist[10], and classical philologist[13]. Fields of work include oriental studies[14], an academic discipline[36] and Assyrian religion[15], a polytheistic religion[37]. Employers include Leipzig University[16], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1409[40], headquartered in Leipzig[41]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[17], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1502[44], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[45]; University of Strasbourg[18], a university in France[46], in France[47], founded in 1538[48], headquartered in Strasbourg[49]; and University of Wrocław[19], a university[50], in Poland[51], founded in 1702[52]. A notable student of Heinrich Zimmern was Arthur Ungnad[23]. Doctoral students include Arthur Ungnad[53], an orientalist[54], 1879–1947[55], of Germany[56], specialised in Semitic studies[57] and C. van Gelderen[58], a university teacher[59], 1872–1945[60], of Kingdom of the Netherlands[61].

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 (35 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

His notable doctoral advisees include Arthur Ungnad[64], an orientalist[65], 1879–1947[66], of Germany[67], specialised in Semitic studies[68].

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], orientalist[9], and linguist[10].

Where did Heinrich Zimmern go to school?

Heinrich Zimmern was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[20] and Leipzig University[21].

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  22. [58] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
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  33. [65] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  34. [66] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  35. [67] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  36. [68] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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  2. [62] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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