Hermann Hitzig

Swiss classical philologist (1843-1918)
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Hermann Hitzig

Summary

Hermann Hitzig is a human[1]. His place of birth was Zurich[2]. He was born on May 9, 1843[3]. He died in Zurich[4]. He died on August 27, 1918[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Hermann Hitzig was born in Zurich[2].
  • Hermann Hitzig passed away in Zurich[4].
  • Hermann Hitzig was born on May 9, 1843[3].
  • Hermann Hitzig died on August 27, 1918[5].
  • Burial took place at Enzenbühl cemetery[8].
  • Hermann Hitzig's father was Ferdinand Hitzig[9].
  • A child of Hermann Hitzig was Hermann Ferdinand Hitzig[10].
  • Hermann Hitzig held citizenship in Switzerland[11].
  • Hermann Hitzig's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Hermann Hitzig worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hermann Hitzig held the position of rector[12].
  • Among Hermann Hitzig's employers was University of Bern[13].
  • Hermann Hitzig was employed by University of Zurich[14].
  • A notable student of Hermann Hitzig was Otto Waser[15].
  • Hermann Hitzig was a member of Burschenschaft Allemannia zu Heidelberg[16].
  • Hermann Hitzig is recorded as male[17].
  • Hermann Hitzig's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hermann Hitzig supervised Otto Waser as a doctoral student[19].
  • Hermann Hitzig's family name is recorded as Hitzig[20].
  • Hermann Hitzig's given name is recorded as Hermann[21].
  • Hermann Hitzig's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Burgdorf[22].
  • Hermann Hitzig's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Hermann Hitzig's writing language is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Hermann Hitzig… he was born on May 9, 1843[3]. His father was Ferdinand Hitzig[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Bern[13], a comprehensive university[25], in Switzerland[26], founded in 1834[27], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[28] and University of Zurich[14], a university[29], in Switzerland[30], founded in 1833[31], headquartered in Zurich[32]. Hermann Hitzig held the position of rector[12]. A notable student of him was Otto Waser[15]. He supervised Otto Waser as a doctoral student[19].

Personal Life

A child of Hermann Hitzig was Hermann Ferdinand Hitzig[10].

Death and Burial

Hermann Hitzig died on August 27, 1918[5]. He died in Zurich[4]. He is buried at Enzenbühl cemetery[8].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Hitzig born?

Hermann Hitzig was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Hermann Hitzig die?

Hermann Hitzig passed away in Zurich[4].

Who were Hermann Hitzig's parents?

Hermann Hitzig's father was Ferdinand Hitzig[9].

What did Hermann Hitzig do for work?

Hermann Hitzig worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Street name directory Zurich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . Street name directory Zurich. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . 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.

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