Helmuth Theodor Bossert

German art historian and archaeologist (1889–1961)
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Summary

Helmuth Theodor Bossert was born on September 11, 1889[1], in Landau in der Pfalz[2]. He died on February 5, 1961[3], in Istanbul[4]. He worked as an art historian[5], Near Eastern archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (55 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Occupation: Hittitologist[12], orientalist[13], literary editor[14], publisher[15], archaeologist[16], author[17]
  • Employer: Istanbul University[18], Ernst Wasmuth Verlag[19]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[20], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], University of Strasbourg[22], University of Freiburg[23]
  • Member of: German Archaeological Institute[24], Austrian Archaeological Institute[25]
  • Sex or gender: male[26]
  • Commons category: Helmuth Theodor Bossert[27]
  • Military, police or special rank: volunteer serving one year[28]
  • Family name: Bossert[29]
  • Given name: Helmuth[30], Theodor[31]
  • Work location: Heidelberg[32], Strasbourg[33], Munich[34], Freiburg im Breisgau[35], Berlin[36], Istanbul[37]
  • Relative: Franz Fischer[38]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[39], Latin[40], Hittite[41], Luwian[42], Turkish[43]
  • Name in native language: Helmuth Theodor Bossert[44]
  • Interested in: archaeology[45]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[46]

Why It Matters

Helmuth Theodor Bossert has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

He is credited with the discovery of Karatepe Bilingual[49], an archaeological artefact[50], in Turkey[51], founded in -0750[52].

FAQs

Where was Helmuth Theodor Bossert born?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert's place of birth was Landau in der Pfalz[2].

Where did Helmuth Theodor Bossert die?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert died in Istanbul[4].

What did Helmuth Theodor Bossert do for work?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert worked as an art historian[5], Near Eastern archaeologist[6], university teacher[7], assyriologist[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did Helmuth Theodor Bossert go to school?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert was educated at Heidelberg University[20], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], University of Strasbourg[22], and University of Freiburg[23].

What did Helmuth Theodor Bossert discover?

Helmuth Theodor Bossert is credited as discoverer of Karatepe Bilingual[49].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [22] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  43. [44] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  44. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  45. [46] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  9. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  10. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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