Hermann Gundert

German missionary, scholar, and linguist (1814–1893) who wrote the first Malayalam-English dictionary.
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Summary

Hermann Gundert is a human[1]. Born in Stuttgart[2], he… he was born on February 4, 1814[3]. He passed away in Calw[4]. He died on April 25, 1893[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], translator[8], Bible translator[9], and Indologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stuttgart[2].
  • Hermann Gundert passed away in Calw[4].
  • Hermann Gundert was born on February 4, 1814[3].
  • Hermann Gundert died on April 25, 1893[5].
  • Hermann Gundert is buried at Q134611720[12].
  • Among Hermann Gundert's spouses was Julie Gundert[13].
  • A child of Hermann Gundert was Marie Hesse[14].
  • A child of Hermann Gundert was Paul Gundert[15].
  • Hermann Gundert held citizenship in Kingdom of Württemberg[16].
  • Hermann Gundert's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Hermann Gundert's professions included linguist[7].
  • Hermann Gundert worked as a translator[8].
  • Hermann Gundert worked as a Bible translator[9].
  • Hermann Gundert's professions included Indologist[10].
  • Hermann Gundert's professions included orientalist[17].
  • Hermann Gundert's field of work was Malayalam[18].
  • Hermann Gundert's field of work was translation[19].
  • Hermann Gundert was educated at University of Tübingen[20].
  • A notable work attributed to Hermann Gundert is Rajyasamacharam[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Hermann Gundert is Q140133681[22].
  • Hermann Gundert is recorded as male[23].
  • Hermann Gundert's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hermann Gundert's genre is dictionary[25].
  • Hermann Gundert's genre is translation[26].
  • Hermann Gundert's genre is grammar[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Gundert's place of birth was Stuttgart[2]. He was born on February 4, 1814[3].

Education

Hermann Gundert's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], translator[8], Bible translator[9], Indologist[10], and orientalist[17]. Fields of work include Malayalam[18], a modern language[28], in India[29] and translation[19], an academic major[30].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Rajyasamacharam[21], a magazine[31], founded in 1847[32] and Q140133681[22].

Personal Life

Among Hermann Gundert's spouses was Julie Gundert[13]. Children include Marie Hesse[14], a teacher[33], 1842–1902[34] and Paul Gundert[15], 1849–1871[35].

Death and Burial

Hermann Gundert died on April 25, 1893[5]. He passed away in Calw[4]. Burial took place at Q134611720[12].

Why It Matters

Hermann Gundert ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Gundert born?

Born in Stuttgart[2].

Where did Hermann Gundert die?

Hermann Gundert died in Calw[4].

Who was Hermann Gundert married to?

Hermann Gundert's spouses include Julie Gundert[13].

What did Hermann Gundert do for work?

Hermann Gundert worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], translator[8], Bible translator[9], and Indologist[10].

Where did Hermann Gundert go to school?

Hermann Gundert was educated at University of Tübingen[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 118543601
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'it', 'kn', 'ml', 'sv', 'ta']
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 10w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-30 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14688 → 72194
    Notable work → Rajyasamacharam, Q140133681
    Field of work → Malayalam, translation
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  3. 16w ago · Bhama R 257 · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → Malayalam, translation
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  4. 18w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Genre → dictionary, translation, grammar
    Notable work → Rajyasamacharam, Q140133681
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  5. 18w ago · Bhama R 257 · 2026-06-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Württemberg
    Described by source → Svensk uppslagsbok, Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie
    Sex or gender → male
    Occupation → lexicographer, linguist, translator +5
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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