Hermann Köchly

German philologist and educational reformer (1815–1876)
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Hermann Köchly

Summary

Hermann Köchly is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on August 5, 1815[3]. He passed away in Trieste[4]. He died on December 3, 1876[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Köchly's place of birth was Leipzig[2].
  • Hermann Köchly passed away in Trieste[4].
  • Hermann Köchly was born on August 5, 1815[3].
  • Hermann Köchly died on December 3, 1876[5].
  • Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[11].
  • Hermann Köchly's father was Heinrich August Köchly[12].
  • Hermann Köchly's mother was Charlotte Köchly[13].
  • A child of Hermann Köchly was Leo Köchly[14].
  • Hermann Köchly held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Hermann Köchly's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Hermann Köchly worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Hermann Köchly's professions included politician[8].
  • Hermann Köchly's professions included translator[9].
  • Hermann Köchly held the position of member[16].
  • Hermann Köchly held the position of rector[17].
  • Among Hermann Köchly's employers was Heidelberg University[18].
  • Among Hermann Köchly's employers was University of Zurich[19].
  • Among Hermann Köchly's employers was Kreuzschule[20].
  • Hermann Köchly was educated at Gymnasium St. Augustin[21].
  • Hermann Köchly was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Hermann Köchly was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[23].
  • Hermann Köchly's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].
  • Hermann Köchly is recorded as male[25].
  • Hermann Köchly's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Hermann Köchly was affiliated with the German Progress Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Hermann Köchly… he was born on August 5, 1815[3]. His father was Heinrich August Köchly[12]. His mother was Charlotte Köchly[13].

Education

Hermann Köchly's education included a stint at Gymnasium St. Augustin[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and translator[9]. Employers include Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31]; University of Zurich[19], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35]; and Kreuzschule[20], a school[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1300[38]. Positions held include member[16], a position[39] and rector[17], an elective office[40].

Personal Life

A child of Hermann Köchly was Leo Köchly[14]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24]. He was affiliated with the German Progress Party[27].

Death and Burial

Hermann Köchly died on December 3, 1876[5]. He passed away in Trieste[4]. He is buried at Bergfriedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Hermann Köchly ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Köchly born?

Hermann Köchly was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Hermann Köchly die?

Hermann Köchly died in Trieste[4].

Who were Hermann Köchly's parents?

Hermann Köchly's father was Heinrich August Köchly[12]. Hermann Köchly's mother was Charlotte Köchly[13].

What did Hermann Köchly do for work?

Hermann Köchly worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and translator[9].

Where did Hermann Köchly go to school?

Hermann Köchly was educated at Gymnasium St. Augustin[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation classical philologist, university teacher, politician +1
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Mother Charlotte Köchly
    Place of burial Bergfriedhof
    Employer Heidelberg University, University of Zurich, Kreuzschule
    Place of birth Leipzig
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