Hermann Hirt

German linguist (1865-1936)
Person human Q666811
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Hermann Hirt

Summary

Hermann Hirt is a human[1]. Born in Magdeburg[2], he… he was born on December 19, 1865[3]. He passed away in Giessen[4]. He died on September 12, 1936[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], and Indo-Europeanist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Hirt was born in Magdeburg[2].
  • Hermann Hirt passed away in Giessen[4].
  • Hermann Hirt was born on December 19, 1865[3].
  • Hermann Hirt died on September 12, 1936[5].
  • Hermann Hirt held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Hermann Hirt worked as a linguist[6].
  • Hermann Hirt worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hermann Hirt's professions included Indo-Europeanist[8].
  • Hermann Hirt's field of work was linguistics[11].
  • Hermann Hirt was employed by Leipzig University[12].
  • Among Hermann Hirt's employers was University of Giessen[13].
  • Hermann Hirt was educated at University of Freiburg[14].
  • Hermann Hirt was educated at Leipzig University[15].
  • Hermann Hirt received the Hessian Order of Merit at ribbon[16].
  • Hermann Hirt is recorded as male[17].
  • Hermann Hirt's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hermann Hirt's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Hirt[19].
  • Hermann Hirt's family name is recorded as Hirt[20].
  • Hermann Hirt's given name is recorded as Hermann[21].
  • Hermann Hirt's work location is recorded as Leipzig[22].
  • Hermann Hirt's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[23].
  • Hermann Hirt's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[24].
  • Hermann Hirt's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[25].
  • Hermann Hirt's described by source is recorded as Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia, vol. 6[26].
  • Hermann Hirt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Hirt was born in Magdeburg[2]. He was born on December 19, 1865[3].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31] and Leipzig University[15], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], and Indo-Europeanist[8]. Hermann Hirt's field of work was linguistics[11]. Employers include Leipzig University[12], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39] and University of Giessen[13], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1607[42], headquartered in Giessen[43].

Recognition

Hermann Hirt received the Hessian Order of Merit at ribbon[16].

Death and Burial

Hermann Hirt died on September 12, 1936[5]. He died in Giessen[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Hirt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Hirt born?

Born in Magdeburg[2], Hermann Hirt…

Where did Hermann Hirt die?

Hermann Hirt passed away in Giessen[4].

What did Hermann Hirt do for work?

Hermann Hirt worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], and Indo-Europeanist[8].

Where did Hermann Hirt go to school?

Hermann Hirt was educated at University of Freiburg[14] and Leipzig University[15].

What awards did Hermann Hirt receive?

Honors received include Hessian Order of Merit at ribbon[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 22521
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  2. 22d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 12w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer → Leipzig University, University of Giessen
    Described by source → Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978), Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), New International Encyclopedia +1
    Family name → Hirt
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