Helmuth von Glasenapp

German Indologist and religious scholar (1891–1963)
Person human Q104269
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Helmuth von Glasenapp

Summary

Helmuth von Glasenapp is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on September 8, 1891[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on June 25, 1963[5]. He worked as an Indologist[6], orientalist[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Helmuth von Glasenapp…
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp passed away in Tübingen[4].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp was born on September 8, 1891[3].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp died on June 25, 1963[5].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's father was Otto Georg Bogislaf von Glasenapp[11].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp worked as an Indologist[6].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp worked as an orientalist[7].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's professions included historian[8].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp was employed by University of Tübingen[13].
  • Among Helmuth von Glasenapp's employers was University of Königsberg[14].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp was a member of Academy of Sciences and Literature Mainz[17].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[18].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp is recorded as male[19].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's Commons category is recorded as Helmuth von Glasenapp[21].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's family name is recorded as von Glasenapp[22].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's given name is recorded as Helmuth[23].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's work location is recorded as Tübingen[24].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[25].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's described by source is recorded as Deutsche Biographie[26].
  • Helmuth von Glasenapp's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Helmuth von Glasenapp was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on September 8, 1891[3]. His father was Otto Georg Bogislaf von Glasenapp[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Indologist[6], orientalist[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Tübingen[13], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; University of Königsberg[14], a university[32], in Kingdom of Prussia[33], founded in 1544[34]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15], a comprehensive university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1809[37], headquartered in Berlin[38].

Recognition

Helmuth von Glasenapp received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

Death and Burial

Helmuth von Glasenapp died on June 25, 1963[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Helmuth von Glasenapp ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39]

FAQs

Where was Helmuth von Glasenapp born?

Helmuth von Glasenapp's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Helmuth von Glasenapp die?

Helmuth von Glasenapp died in Tübingen[4].

Who were Helmuth von Glasenapp's parents?

Helmuth von Glasenapp's father was Otto Georg Bogislaf von Glasenapp[11].

What did Helmuth von Glasenapp do for work?

Helmuth von Glasenapp worked as Indologist[6], orientalist[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

What awards did Helmuth von Glasenapp receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

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  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [26] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Family name von Glasenapp
    Employer University of Tübingen, University of Königsberg, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
    Occupation Indologist, orientalist, historian +1
    Affiliation Q1376560
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