Herbert Girgensohn

German theologian (1887-1963)
Person human Q1299451
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Herbert Girgensohn

Summary

Herbert Girgensohn is a human[1]. Born in Valmiera[2], he… he was born on September 27, 1887[3]. He died in Glücksburg[4]. He died on September 11, 1963[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Key Facts

  • Herbert Girgensohn was born in Valmiera[2].
  • Herbert Girgensohn passed away in Glücksburg[4].
  • Herbert Girgensohn was born on September 27, 1887[3].
  • Herbert Girgensohn died on September 11, 1963[5].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's father was Thomas Girgensohn[9].
  • Among Herbert Girgensohn's spouses was Ellen Girgensohn[10].
  • Herbert Girgensohn held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's professions included theologian[6].
  • Herbert Girgensohn worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's professions included writer[8].
  • Among Herbert Girgensohn's employers was Herderinstitut zu Riga[12].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[13].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Herbert Girgensohn is recorded as male[15].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's family name is recorded as Girgensohn[17].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's given name is recorded as Herbert[18].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's described by source is recorded as Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs[19].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's described by source is recorded as Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital[20].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's described by source is recorded as Q127048055[21].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Herbert Girgensohn's name in native language is recorded as Herbert Girgensohn[23].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Girgensohn was born in Valmiera[2]. He was born on September 27, 1887[3]. His father was Thomas Girgensohn[9].

Education

Herbert Girgensohn was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8]. Herbert Girgensohn was employed by Herderinstitut zu Riga[12].

Personal Life

Herbert Girgensohn was married to Ellen Girgensohn[10]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Herbert Girgensohn died on September 11, 1963[5]. He died in Glücksburg[4].

FAQs

Where was Herbert Girgensohn born?

Herbert Girgensohn was born in Valmiera[2].

Where did Herbert Girgensohn die?

Herbert Girgensohn died in Glücksburg[4].

Who were Herbert Girgensohn's parents?

Herbert Girgensohn's father was Thomas Girgensohn[9].

Who was Herbert Girgensohn married to?

Herbert Girgensohn's spouses include Ellen Girgensohn[10].

What did Herbert Girgensohn do for work?

Herbert Girgensohn worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and writer[8].

Where did Herbert Girgensohn go to school?

Herbert Girgensohn was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . bbld.de. Retrieved . bbld.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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    Library of congress authority id no99022367
    Country of citizenship Germany
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