Heymann Steinthal

German linguist (1823–1899)
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Heymann Steinthal
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Heymann Steinthal

Summary

Heymann Steinthal is a human[1]. Born in Gröbzig[2], he… he was born on May 16, 1823[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on March 14, 1899[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], university teacher[7], psychologist[8], and linguist[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Heymann Steinthal's place of birth was Gröbzig[2].
  • Heymann Steinthal passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Heymann Steinthal was born on May 16, 1823[3].
  • Heymann Steinthal died on March 14, 1899[5].
  • Heymann Steinthal died on May 14, 1899[11].
  • Burial took place at Weißensee Cemetery[12].
  • Heymann Steinthal held citizenship in Duchy of Anhalt[13].
  • Heymann Steinthal's professions included philologist[6].
  • Heymann Steinthal's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Heymann Steinthal worked as a psychologist[8].
  • Heymann Steinthal's professions included linguist[9].
  • Heymann Steinthal's field of work was linguistics[14].
  • Heymann Steinthal's field of work was volkerpsychologie[15].
  • Heymann Steinthal was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[16].
  • Heymann Steinthal was employed by Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[17].
  • Among Heymann Steinthal's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18].
  • Heymann Steinthal's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • A notable student of Heymann Steinthal was Hermann Paul[20].
  • Heymann Steinthal received the Volney Prize[21].
  • Heymann Steinthal received the Volney Prize[22].
  • Heymann Steinthal is recorded as male[23].
  • Heymann Steinthal's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Heymann Steinthal's Commons category is recorded as Heymann Steinthal[25].
  • Heymann Steinthal's family name is recorded as Steinthal[26].
  • Heymann Steinthal's given name is recorded as Chajim[27].

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Origins and Family

Heymann Steinthal was born in Gröbzig[2]. He was born on May 16, 1823[3].

Education

Heymann Steinthal's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19]. He studied under August Böckh[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], university teacher[7], psychologist[8], and linguist[9]. Fields of work include linguistics[14], an academic discipline[29] and volkerpsychologie[15], a branch of science[30]. Employers include Frederick William University Berlin[16], a university[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1828[33]; Hochschule für die Wissenschaft des Judentums[17], a Jewish seminary[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1872[36]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[18], a comprehensive university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1809[39], headquartered in Berlin[40]. A notable student of Heymann Steinthal was Hermann Paul[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Volney Prize[21], a literary award[41], in France[42], founded in 1803[43].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include March 14, 1899[5] and May 14, 1899[11]. Heymann Steinthal died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Weißensee Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Heymann Steinthal has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

He has been cited as an influence by Hans Vaihinger[45], a philosopher[46], 1852–1933[47], of Germany[48] and Felix Adler[49], a philosopher[50], 1851–1933[51], of United States[52], specialised in ethics[53].

He is credited with the discovery of volkerpsychologie[54], a branch of science[55].

FAQs

Where was Heymann Steinthal born?

Heymann Steinthal was born in Gröbzig[2].

Where did Heymann Steinthal die?

Heymann Steinthal died in Berlin[4].

What did Heymann Steinthal do for work?

Heymann Steinthal worked as philologist[6], university teacher[7], psychologist[8], and linguist[9].

Where did Heymann Steinthal go to school?

Heymann Steinthal was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].

What awards did Heymann Steinthal receive?

Honors received include Volney Prize[21] and Volney Prize[22].

Who did Heymann Steinthal influence?

Heymann Steinthal has been cited as an influence by Hans Vaihinger[45] and Felix Adler[49].

What did Heymann Steinthal discover?

Heymann Steinthal is credited as discoverer of volkerpsychologie[54].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] ↑ . Pedagogues and Psychologists of the World. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [49] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . 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. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [52] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [53] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [55] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [44] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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