Helmut Koester

Summary

Helmut Koester is a human^[1]. He was born in Hamburg^[2]. He was born on +1926-12-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Lexington^[4]. He died on +2016-01-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a theologian^[6], university teacher^[7], and historian^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Born in Hamburg^[2], Helmut Koester…
• Helmut Koester died in Lexington^[4].
• Helmut Koester was born on +1926-12-18T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Helmut Koester died on +2016-01-01T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Helmut Koester's father was Karl Köster^[10].
• Helmut Koester held citizenship in Germany^[11].
• Helmut Koester worked as a theologian^[6].
• Helmut Koester's professions included university teacher^[7].
• Helmut Koester worked as a historian^[8].
• Helmut Koester's field of work was theology^[12].
• Helmut Koester's field of work was biblical studies^[13].
• Helmut Koester's field of work was Early Christianity^[14].
• Helmut Koester's field of work was history of Christianity^[15].
• Helmut Koester was employed by Harvard University^[16].
• Helmut Koester's education included a stint at University of Marburg^[17].
• Helmut Koester's education included a stint at Heidelberg University^[18].
• Helmut Koester received the Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin^[19].
• Helmut Koester received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20].
• Helmut Koester received the Guggenheim Fellowship^[21].
• Helmut Koester received the Petra T. Shattuck Excellence in Teaching Award^[22].
• Helmut Koester was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[23].
• Helmut Koester is recorded as male^[24].
• Helmut Koester's instance of is recorded as human^[25].
• Helmut Koester's ISNI is recorded as 0000000374428360^[26].
• Helmut Koester's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 51719043^[27].

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Origins and Family

Helmut Koester's place of birth was Hamburg^[2]. He was born on +1926-12-18T00:00:00Z^[3]. His father was Karl Köster^[10].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg^[17], a public university^[28], in Germany^[29], founded in 1527^[30], headquartered in Marburg^[31] and Heidelberg University^[18], a public research university^[32], in Germany^[33], founded in 1386^[34], headquartered in Heidelberg^[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian^[6], university teacher^[7], and historian^[8]. Fields of work include theology^[12], an academic discipline^[36]; biblical studies^[13], an academic discipline^[37]; Early Christianity^[14], a periodization^[38]; and history of Christianity^[15], an aspect of history^[39]. Among Helmut Koester's employers was Harvard University^[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin^[19], an award^[40], in Germany^[41]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20], a fellowship award^[42]; Guggenheim Fellowship^[21], a fellowship grant^[43], in United States^[44], founded in 1925^[45]; and Petra T. Shattuck Excellence in Teaching Award^[22].

Death and Burial

Helmut Koester died on +2016-01-01T00:00:00Z^[5]. He passed away in Lexington^[4].

Why It Matters

Helmut Koester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[46] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[47]

FAQs

Where was Helmut Koester born?

Helmut Koester's place of birth was Hamburg^[2].

Where did Helmut Koester die?

Helmut Koester passed away in Lexington^[4].

Who were Helmut Koester's parents?

Helmut Koester's father was Karl Köster^[10].

What did Helmut Koester do for work?

Helmut Koester worked as theologian^[6], university teacher^[7], and historian^[8].

Where did Helmut Koester go to school?

Helmut Koester was educated at University of Marburg^[17] and Heidelberg University^[18].

What awards did Helmut Koester receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin^[19], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences^[20], Guggenheim Fellowship^[21], and Petra T. Shattuck Excellence in Teaching Award^[22].