Herbert Girgensohn

German theologian (1887-1963)
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Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Father: Thomas Girgensohn[8]
  • Spouse: Ellen Girgensohn[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Employer: Herderinstitut zu Riga[11]
  • Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[12]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Family name: Girgensohn[15]
  • Given name: Herbert[16]
  • Described by source: Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs[17], Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital[18], Album academicum universitatis tartuensis[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Name in native language: Herbert Girgensohn[21]

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[8].

Who was Herbert Girgensohn married to?

Herbert Girgensohn's spouses include Ellen Girgensohn[9].

What did Herbert Girgensohn do for work?

Herbert Girgensohn worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], and writer[7].

Where did Herbert Girgensohn go to school?

Herbert Girgensohn was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[12].

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

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