Herman Grimm

German art historian and writer (1828–1901)
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Herman Grimm

Summary

Herman Grimm is a human[1]. Born in Kassel[2], he… he was born on +1828-01-06T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on +1901-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], essayist[9], and literary historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kassel[2], Herman Grimm…
  • Herman Grimm died in Berlin[4].
  • Herman Grimm was born on +1828-01-06T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Herman Grimm was born on +1828-00-00T00:00:00Z[12].
  • Herman Grimm died on +1901-06-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Herman Grimm died on +1901-00-00T00:00:00Z[13].
  • Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].
  • Herman Grimm's father was Wilhelm Grimm[15].
  • Herman Grimm's mother was Dorothea Grimm[16].
  • Herman Grimm was married to Gisela von Arnim[17].
  • Herman Grimm held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[18].
  • Herman Grimm's professions included art historian[6].
  • Herman Grimm's professions included writer[7].
  • Herman Grimm worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Herman Grimm's professions included essayist[9].
  • Herman Grimm worked as a literary historian[10].
  • Among Herman Grimm's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • Herman Grimm's education included a stint at Leipzig University[20].
  • Herman Grimm received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21].
  • Herman Grimm received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22].
  • Herman Grimm was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Herman Grimm's religion is recorded as Buddhism[24].
  • Herman Grimm's image is recorded as Hermann Grimm German historian (cropped).jpg[25].
  • Herman Grimm is recorded as male[26].
  • Herman Grimm's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Herman Grimm's place of birth was Kassel[2]. Recorded date of birth include +1828-01-06T00:00:00Z[3] and +1828-00-00T00:00:00Z[12]. His father was Wilhelm Grimm[15]. His mother was Dorothea Grimm[16].

Education

Herman Grimm was educated at Leipzig University[20]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], essayist[9], and literary historian[10]. Herman Grimm was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21], a civil decoration[29], in Prussia[30], founded in 1842[31] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22], an order[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1980[34].

Personal Life

Herman Grimm was married to Gisela von Arnim[17]. His religion is recorded as Buddhism[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1901-06-16T00:00:00Z[5] and +1901-00-00T00:00:00Z[13]. Herman Grimm passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[14].

Why It Matters

Herman Grimm ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (58 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Herman Grimm born?

Herman Grimm was born in Kassel[2].

Where did Herman Grimm die?

Herman Grimm died in Berlin[4].

Who were Herman Grimm's parents?

Herman Grimm's father was Wilhelm Grimm[15]. Herman Grimm's mother was Dorothea Grimm[16].

Who was Herman Grimm married to?

Herman Grimm's spouses include Gisela von Arnim[17].

What did Herman Grimm do for work?

Herman Grimm worked as art historian[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], essayist[9], and literary historian[10].

Where did Herman Grimm go to school?

Herman Grimm was educated at Leipzig University[20].

What awards did Herman Grimm receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[21] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [25] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [28] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [12] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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