Hermann Ranke

German Egyptologist (1878-1953)
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Hermann Ranke

Summary

Hermann Ranke is a human[1]. Born in Balgheim[2], he… he was born on August 5, 1878[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on April 22, 1953[5]. He worked as an egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Ranke's place of birth was Balgheim[2].
  • Hermann Ranke passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Hermann Ranke was born on August 5, 1878[3].
  • Hermann Ranke died on April 22, 1953[5].
  • Hermann Ranke's father was Friedrich Ranke[11].
  • Hermann Ranke was married to Marie Stein-Ranke[12].
  • Hermann Ranke held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hermann Ranke worked as an egyptologist[6].
  • Hermann Ranke worked as an archaeologist[7].
  • Hermann Ranke worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Hermann Ranke worked as an art historian[9].
  • Among Hermann Ranke's employers was Heidelberg University[14].
  • Among Hermann Ranke's employers was University of Wisconsin–Madison[15].
  • Hermann Ranke's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Hermann Ranke was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Hermann Ranke was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Hermann Ranke is recorded as male[19].
  • Hermann Ranke's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Hermann Ranke's family is recorded as Ranke family[21].
  • Hermann Ranke earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].
  • Hermann Ranke's family name is recorded as Ranke[23].
  • Hermann Ranke's given name is recorded as Hermann[24].
  • Hermann Ranke's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[25].
  • Hermann Ranke's described by source is recorded as Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[26].
  • Hermann Ranke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Ranke was born in Balgheim[2]. He was born on August 5, 1878[3]. His father was Friedrich Ranke[11].

Education

Hermann Ranke was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9]. Employers include Heidelberg University[14], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Wisconsin–Madison[15], a public research university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1848[34].

Personal Life

Hermann Ranke was married to Marie Stein-Ranke[12].

Death and Burial

Hermann Ranke died on April 22, 1953[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Ranke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Ranke born?

Hermann Ranke was born in Balgheim[2].

Where did Hermann Ranke die?

Hermann Ranke died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who were Hermann Ranke's parents?

Hermann Ranke's father was Friedrich Ranke[11].

Who was Hermann Ranke married to?

Hermann Ranke's spouses include Marie Stein-Ranke[12].

What did Hermann Ranke do for work?

Hermann Ranke worked as egyptologist[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], and art historian[9].

Where did Hermann Ranke go to school?

Hermann Ranke was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Dictionary of Art Historians. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation egyptologist, archaeologist, university teacher +1
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  2. 16d ago · Arch2bot bot · 2026-05-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Heidelberg University, University of Wisconsin–Madison
    Described by source Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Germany
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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