Hellmut Wilhelm

German sinologist (1905–1990)
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Hellmut Wilhelm

Summary

Hellmut Wilhelm is a human[1]. His place of birth was Qingdao[2]. He was born on December 10, 1905[3]. He died in Seattle[4]. He died on July 5, 1990[5]. He worked as a sinologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Hellmut Wilhelm was born in Qingdao[2].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm passed away in Seattle[4].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm was born on December 10, 1905[3].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm died on July 5, 1990[5].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's father was Richard Wilhelm[9].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm held citizenship in People's Republic of China[11].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm worked as a sinologist[6].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm was employed by University of Washington[13].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Hellmut Wilhelm is I Ching[15].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm is recorded as male[16].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm supervised David R. Knechtges as a doctoral student[18].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm supervised Paul Thompson as a doctoral student[19].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's archives at is recorded as German Exile Archive[20].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm earned the academic degree of doctorate[21].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's family name is recorded as Wilhelm[22].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's given name is recorded as Hellmut[23].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Hellmut Wilhelm's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hellmut Wilhelm'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Qingdao[2], Hellmut Wilhelm… he was born on December 10, 1905[3]. His father was Richard Wilhelm[9].

Education

Hellmut Wilhelm was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sinologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Hellmut Wilhelm was employed by University of Washington[13]. Doctoral students include David R. Knechtges[18], a linguist[26], b. 1942[27], of United States[28], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[29], specialised in fu[30] and Paul Thompson[19], a sinologist[31], 1931–2007[32], of United Kingdom[33], specialised in linguistics[34].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hellmut Wilhelm is I Ching[15].

Death and Burial

Hellmut Wilhelm died on July 5, 1990[5]. He died in Seattle[4].

Why It Matters

Hellmut Wilhelm has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

His notable doctoral advisees include David R. Knechtges[35], a linguist[36], b. 1942[37], of United States[38], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[39], specialised in fu[40] and Paul Thompson[41], a sinologist[42], 1931–2007[43], of United Kingdom[44], specialised in linguistics[45].

FAQs

Where was Hellmut Wilhelm born?

Hellmut Wilhelm's place of birth was Qingdao[2].

Where did Hellmut Wilhelm die?

Hellmut Wilhelm died in Seattle[4].

Who were Hellmut Wilhelm's parents?

Hellmut Wilhelm's father was Richard Wilhelm[9].

What did Hellmut Wilhelm do for work?

Hellmut Wilhelm worked as sinologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Hellmut Wilhelm go to school?

Hellmut Wilhelm was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [15] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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