Hermann Usener

Summary

Hermann Usener is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Weilburg^[2]. He was born on October 23, 1834^[3]. He passed away in Bonn^[4]. He died on October 21, 1905^[5]. He worked as a linguist^[6], writer^[7], classical philologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and mythographer^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Hermann Usener was born in Weilburg^[2].
• Hermann Usener passed away in Bonn^[4].
• Hermann Usener was born on October 23, 1834^[3].
• Hermann Usener died on October 21, 1905^[5].
• Hermann Usener is buried at Alter Friedhof Bonn^[12].
• Hermann Usener's father was Georg Usener^[13].
• Hermann Usener's mother was Charlotte Usener^[14].
• Among Hermann Usener's spouses was Lilly Usener^[15].
• A child of Hermann Usener was Hermann Usener^[16].
• A child of Hermann Usener was Hans Usener^[17].
• A child of Hermann Usener was Walter Usener^[18].
• A child of Hermann Usener was Marie Usener^[19].
• Hermann Usener held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[20].
• Hermann Usener held citizenship in Duchy of Nassau^[21].
• German was Hermann Usener's native language^[22].
• Hermann Usener worked as a linguist^[6].
• Hermann Usener's professions included writer^[7].
• Hermann Usener's professions included classical philologist^[8].
• Hermann Usener worked as a university teacher^[9].
• Hermann Usener worked as a mythographer^[10].
• Hermann Usener's professions included religious studies scholar^[23].
• Hermann Usener's field of work was philology^[24].
• Hermann Usener held the position of Geheimrat^[25].
• Among Hermann Usener's employers was University of Bonn^[26].
• Hermann Usener was employed by University of Bern^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Weilburg^[2], Hermann Usener… he was born on October 23, 1834^[3]. His father was Georg Usener^[13]. His mother was Charlotte Usener^[14]. German was his native language^[22].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University^[28], a public research university^[29], in Germany^[30], founded in 1386^[31], headquartered in Heidelberg^[32]; University of Göttingen^[33], a campus university^[34], in Germany^[35], founded in 1734^[36], headquartered in Göttingen^[37]; University of Bonn^[38], a public research university^[39], in Germany^[40], founded in 1818^[41], headquartered in Bonn^[42]; and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[43], a public research university^[44], in Germany^[45], founded in 1472^[46], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist^[6], writer^[7], classical philologist^[8], university teacher^[9], mythographer^[10], and religious studies scholar^[23]. Hermann Usener's field of work was philology^[24]. Employers include University of Bonn^[26], a public research university^[48], in Germany^[49], founded in 1818^[50], headquartered in Bonn^[51]; University of Bern^[27], a comprehensive university^[52], in Switzerland^[53], founded in 1834^[54], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne^[55]; and University of Greifswald^[56], a public university^[57], in Germany^[58], founded in 1456^[59]. He held the position of Geheimrat^[25]. Notable students include Ernst Fabricius^[60] and Wilhelm Hartke^[61]. Doctoral students include Friedrich Leo^[62], Hermann Diels^[63], and Richard Heinze^[64].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[65], a civil decoration^[66], in Prussia^[67], founded in 1842^[68] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[69], an order^[70], in Germany^[71], founded in 1980^[72].

Personal Life

Hermann Usener was married to Lilly Usener^[15]. Children include he^[16], a military officer^[73], 1876–1928^[74]; Hans Usener^[17], an engineer^[75], b. 1873^[76]; Walter Usener^[18], b. 1875^[77]; and Marie Usener^[19], 1867–1934^[78].

Death and Burial

Hermann Usener died on October 21, 1905^[5]. He died in Bonn^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[79]. Burial took place at Alter Friedhof Bonn^[12].

Why It Matters

Hermann Usener ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[80] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[81]

His notable doctoral advisees include Hermann Diels^[82], a historian of technology^[83], 1848–1922^[84], of German Empire^[85], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[86], specialised in classical philology^[87]; Friedrich Leo^[88], a linguist^[89], 1851–1914^[90], of Germany^[91], awarded the Geheimer Regierungsrat^[92], specialised in Latin-language literature^[93]; and Richard Heinze^[94], a classical philologist^[95], 1867–1929^[96], of Germany^[97].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Usener born?

Born in Weilburg^[2], Hermann Usener…

Where did Hermann Usener die?

Hermann Usener passed away in Bonn^[4].

Who were Hermann Usener's parents?

Hermann Usener's father was Georg Usener^[13]. Hermann Usener's mother was Charlotte Usener^[14].

Who was Hermann Usener married to?

Hermann Usener's spouses include Lilly Usener^[15].

What did Hermann Usener do for work?

Hermann Usener worked as linguist^[6], writer^[7], classical philologist^[8], university teacher^[9], and mythographer^[10].

Where did Hermann Usener go to school?

Hermann Usener was educated at Heidelberg University^[28], University of Göttingen^[33], University of Bonn^[38], and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München^[43].

What awards did Hermann Usener receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order^[65] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art^[69].