Herman Riegel

German art historian, museum director and founder of the General German Language Association (1834–1900)
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Summary

Herman Riegel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Potsdam[2]. He was born on February 27, 1834[3]. He passed away in Brunswick[4]. He died on August 13, 1900[5]. He worked as an art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Herman Riegel's place of birth was Potsdam[2].
  • Herman Riegel passed away in Brunswick[4].
  • Herman Riegel was born on February 27, 1834[3].
  • Herman Riegel died on August 13, 1900[5].
  • Herman Riegel's father was Ferdinand Riegel[9].
  • Herman Riegel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Herman Riegel worked as an art historian[6].
  • Herman Riegel worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Herman Riegel held the position of museum director[11].
  • Herman Riegel held the position of Privatdozent[12].
  • Herman Riegel held the position of museum director[13].
  • Herman Riegel held the position of professor[14].
  • Herman Riegel was employed by Leipzig University[15].
  • Herman Riegel was employed by Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum[16].
  • Herman Riegel was employed by TU Braunschweig[17].
  • Herman Riegel was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[18].
  • Herman Riegel was a member of Allgemeiner Deutscher Sprachverein[19].
  • Herman Riegel is recorded as male[20].
  • Herman Riegel's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Herman Riegel's Commons category is recorded as Herman Riegel[22].
  • Herman Riegel's archives at is recorded as Niedersächsisches Landesarchiv, Abteilung Wolfenbüttel[23].
  • Herman Riegel's honorific prefix is recorded as Geheimrat[24].
  • Herman Riegel earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[25].
  • Herman Riegel's family name is recorded as Riegel[26].
  • Herman Riegel's given name is recorded as Herman[27].

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Origins and Family

Herman Riegel was born in Potsdam[2]. He was born on February 27, 1834[3]. His father was Ferdinand Riegel[9].

Education

Herman Riegel's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[18]. He earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include Leipzig University[15], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31]; Herzog Anton Ulrich Museum[16], an art museum[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1754[34]; and TU Braunschweig[17], an institute of technology[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1745[37], headquartered in Brunswick[38]. Positions held include museum director[11], a profession[39]; Privatdozent[12], an academic rank[40]; and professor[14], a title of authority[41].

Death and Burial

Herman Riegel died on August 13, 1900[5]. He died in Brunswick[4].

Why It Matters

Herman Riegel is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Herman Riegel born?

Herman Riegel was born in Potsdam[2].

Where did Herman Riegel die?

Herman Riegel passed away in Brunswick[4].

Who were Herman Riegel's parents?

Herman Riegel's father was Ferdinand Riegel[9].

What did Herman Riegel do for work?

Herman Riegel worked as art historian[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Herman Riegel go to school?

Herman Riegel was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[18].

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  14. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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