Hermann Paul

German philologist (1846–1921)
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Hermann Paul
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Hermann Paul

Summary

Hermann Paul is a human[1]. Born in Magdeburg[2], he… he was born on August 7, 1846[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on December 29, 1921[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Paul was born in Magdeburg[2].
  • Hermann Paul passed away in Munich[4].
  • Hermann Paul was born on August 7, 1846[3].
  • Hermann Paul died on December 29, 1921[5].
  • Hermann Paul held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Hermann Paul's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Hermann Paul's professions included linguist[7].
  • Hermann Paul worked as a writer[8].
  • Hermann Paul's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Hermann Paul was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Among Hermann Paul's employers was University of Freiburg[13].
  • Hermann Paul was educated at Leipzig University[14].
  • Hermann Paul's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].
  • A notable student of Hermann Paul was Arthur Kutscher[16].
  • Hermann Paul received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].
  • Hermann Paul was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Hermann Paul was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Hermann Paul is recorded as male[20].
  • Hermann Paul's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Hermann Paul's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Paul (philologist)[22].
  • Hermann Paul's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich[23].
  • Hermann Paul's family name is recorded as Paul[24].
  • Hermann Paul's given name is recorded as Hermann[25].
  • Hermann Paul's given name is recorded as Otto[26].
  • Hermann Paul's given name is recorded as Theodor[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Magdeburg[2], Hermann Paul… he was born on August 7, 1846[3].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Hermann Paul studied under Heymann Steinthal[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12], a public research university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1472[39], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[40] and University of Freiburg[13], a public university[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1457[43], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[44]. A notable student of Hermann Paul was Arthur Kutscher[16].

Recognition

Hermann Paul received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].

Death and Burial

Hermann Paul died on December 29, 1921[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Paul ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (50 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Paul born?

Hermann Paul's place of birth was Magdeburg[2].

Where did Hermann Paul die?

Hermann Paul passed away in Munich[4].

What did Hermann Paul do for work?

Hermann Paul worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], writer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Hermann Paul go to school?

Hermann Paul was educated at Leipzig University[14] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[15].

What awards did Hermann Paul receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [16] . wikidata.org.
  26. [36] . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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