Hugo Blümner

German archaeologist and classical philologist (1844–1919)
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Hugo Blümner
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Hugo Blümner

Summary

Hugo Blümner is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on August 9, 1844[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on January 1, 1919[5]. He worked as a classical archaeologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], linguist[9], and art historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Hugo Blümner…
  • Hugo Blümner died in Zurich[4].
  • Hugo Blümner was born on August 9, 1844[3].
  • Hugo Blümner died on January 1, 1919[5].
  • A child of Hugo Blümner was Rudolf Blümner[12].
  • Hugo Blümner held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Hugo Blümner's professions included classical archaeologist[6].
  • Hugo Blümner's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Hugo Blümner's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Hugo Blümner's professions included linguist[9].
  • Hugo Blümner's professions included art historian[10].
  • Hugo Blümner held the position of President of the University of Zurich[14].
  • Hugo Blümner was employed by University of Zurich[15].
  • Hugo Blümner was employed by University of Wrocław[16].
  • Hugo Blümner's education included a stint at University of Bonn[17].
  • Hugo Blümner's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[18].
  • Hugo Blümner's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[19].
  • Hugo Blümner's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[20].
  • Hugo Blümner's doctoral advisor was Friedrich Wilhelm Eduard Gerhard[21].
  • Hugo Blümner's doctoral advisor was August Böckh[22].
  • A notable student of Hugo Blümner was Otto Waser[23].
  • Hugo Blümner was a member of German Archaeological Institute[24].
  • Hugo Blümner was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Hugo Blümner was a member of Society for german language and literature in Zürich[26].
  • Hugo Blümner is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Hugo Blümner was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on August 9, 1844[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[17], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[18], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and University of Wrocław[19], a university[35], in Poland[36], founded in 1702[37]. Doctoral advisors include Friedrich Wilhelm Eduard Gerhard[21], an anthropologist[38], 1795–1867[39], of Kingdom of Prussia[40] and August Böckh[22], a historian of classical antiquity[41], 1785–1867[42], of Kingdom of Prussia[43], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], specialised in classical philology[45]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[46] and habilitation[47]. Studied under Otto Jahn[48], an art historian[49], 1813–1869[50], of Kingdom of Denmark[51]; Friedrich Wilhelm Eduard Gerhard[52], an anthropologist[53], 1795–1867[54], of Kingdom of Prussia[55]; August Böckh[56], a historian of classical antiquity[57], 1785–1867[58], of Kingdom of Prussia[59], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[60], specialised in classical philology[61]; and August Rossbach[62], a classical philologist[63], 1823–1898[64], of Kingdom of Prussia[65], awarded the honorary member[66], specialised in classical philology[67].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical archaeologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], linguist[9], and art historian[10]. Employers include University of Zurich[15], a university[68], in Switzerland[69], founded in 1833[70], headquartered in Zurich[71] and University of Wrocław[16], a university[72], in Poland[73], founded in 1702[74]. Hugo Blümner held the position of President of the University of Zurich[14]. A notable student of him was Otto Waser[23]. He supervised Emil Ermatinger as a doctoral student[75].

Personal Life

A child of Hugo Blümner was Rudolf Blümner[12].

Death and Burial

Hugo Blümner died on January 1, 1919[5]. He passed away in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Hugo Blümner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

His notable doctoral advisees include Emil Ermatinger[78], a linguist[79], 1873–1953[80], of Switzerland[81].

FAQs

Where was Hugo Blümner born?

Hugo Blümner's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Hugo Blümner die?

Hugo Blümner passed away in Zurich[4].

What did Hugo Blümner do for work?

Hugo Blümner worked as classical archaeologist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], linguist[9], and art historian[10].

Where did Hugo Blümner go to school?

Hugo Blümner was educated at University of Bonn[17], Frederick William University Berlin[18], University of Wrocław[19], and Frederick William University Berlin[20].

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