Herwig Maehler

German classical philologist (1935–2021)
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Herwig Maehler

Summary

Herwig Maehler is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on April 29, 1935[3]. He passed away in Vienna[4]. He died on October 29, 2021[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herwig Maehler was born in Berlin[2].
  • Herwig Maehler passed away in Vienna[4].
  • Herwig Maehler was born on April 29, 1935[3].
  • Herwig Maehler died on October 29, 2021[5].
  • Herwig Maehler held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Herwig Maehler worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Herwig Maehler's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Herwig Maehler worked as a historian[8].
  • Herwig Maehler's field of work was classical philology[11].
  • Herwig Maehler's field of work was papyrology[12].
  • Herwig Maehler's field of work was Greek poetry[13].
  • Among Herwig Maehler's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[14].
  • Herwig Maehler's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[15].
  • Herwig Maehler received the honorary doctorate at the University of Rome Tor Vergata[16].
  • Herwig Maehler received the doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[17].
  • Herwig Maehler received the honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[18].
  • Herwig Maehler was a member of German Archaeological Institute[19].
  • Herwig Maehler was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[20].
  • Herwig Maehler was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Herwig Maehler was a member of Academia Europaea[22].
  • Herwig Maehler is recorded as male[23].
  • Herwig Maehler's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Herwig Maehler's family name is recorded as Maehler[25].
  • Herwig Maehler's given name is recorded as Herwig[26].
  • Herwig Maehler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Herwig Maehler was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on April 29, 1935[3].

Education

Herwig Maehler was educated at University of Hamburg[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8]. Fields of work include classical philology[11], an academic discipline[28]; papyrology[12], an auxiliary science of history[29]; and Greek poetry[13]. Herwig Maehler was employed by Freie Universität Berlin[14].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate at the University of Rome Tor Vergata[16], an award[30], in Italy[31]; doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[17], an award[32], in Finland[33]; and honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[18], an award[34], in Hungary[35].

Death and Burial

Herwig Maehler died on October 29, 2021[5]. He died in Vienna[4].

Why It Matters

Herwig Maehler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Herwig Maehler born?

Herwig Maehler's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Herwig Maehler die?

Herwig Maehler passed away in Vienna[4].

What did Herwig Maehler do for work?

Herwig Maehler worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8].

Where did Herwig Maehler go to school?

Herwig Maehler was educated at University of Hamburg[15].

What awards did Herwig Maehler receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate at the University of Rome Tor Vergata[16], doctor honoris causa of the University of Helsinki[17], and honorary doctor of the Eötvös Loránd University[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . ae-info.org. ae-info.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . degruyter.com. degruyter.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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