Jacob Grimm
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Jacob Grimm
Summary
Jacob Grimm is a human[1]. Born in Hanau[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1785[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He worked as a jurist[5], lexicographer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], and philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,470 views/month, #6,900 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Jacob Grimm's place of birth was Hanau[2].
- Jacob Grimm's place of birth was Henau[11].
- Jacob Grimm died in Berlin[4].
- Jacob Grimm was born on January 4, 1785[3].
- Jacob Grimm was born on 1785[12].
- Jacob Grimm is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[13].
- Jacob Grimm's father was Philipp Grimm[14].
- Jacob Grimm's mother was Dorothea Grimm[15].
- Jacob Grimm held citizenship in Electorate of Hesse[16].
- Jacob Grimm held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
- German was Jacob Grimm's native language[18].
- Jacob Grimm is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[19].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included jurist[5].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included lexicographer[6].
- Jacob Grimm worked as an anthropologist[7].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included linguist[8].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included philologist[9].
- Jacob Grimm worked as a mythologist[20].
- Jacob Grimm held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[21].
- Among Jacob Grimm's employers was University of Göttingen[22].
- Jacob Grimm was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[23].
- Jacob Grimm's education included a stint at University of Marburg[24].
- Jacob Grimm received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25].
- Jacob Grimm received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26].
- Jacob Grimm received the Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27].
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Origins and Family
Recorded place of birth include Hanau[2], a city with special status[28], in Germany[29] and Henau[11], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[30], in Germany[31]. Recorded date of birth include January 4, 1785[3] and 1785[12]. Jacob Grimm's father was Philipp Grimm[14]. His mother was Dorothea Grimm[15]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[19]. German was his native language[18].
Education
Jacob Grimm was educated at University of Marburg[24].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include jurist[5], lexicographer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], philologist[9], and mythologist[20]. Employers include University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35] and Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[36], in Prussia[37], founded in 1828[38]. Jacob Grimm held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[21].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], a civil decoration[39], in Prussia[40], founded in 1842[41]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26], an order[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1980[44]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], a fellowship award[45]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[46], a Q1499804[47], in France[48].
Personal Life
Jacob Grimm's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[49].
Death and Burial
Jacob Grimm died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was stroke[50]. Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[13].
Why It Matters
Jacob Grimm ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,470 views/month, #6,900 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include Rumplestiltskin[53], a literary work[54], founded in 1900[55], written by Brothers Grimm[56]; Hansel and Gretel[57], a literary work[58], written by Brothers Grimm[59]; Dealing with the Pied Piper of Hameln[60], a legend[61], written by Q5879[62]; Snow White[63], a literary work[64], in Germany[65], written by Brothers Grimm[66]; Grimms' fairy tales[67], a literary work[68], in Germany[69], founded in 1806[70]; and Rapunzel[71], a fairy tale[72], written by Brothers Grimm[73].
FAQs
Where was Jacob Grimm born?
Born in Hanau[2], Jacob Grimm…
Where did Jacob Grimm die?
Jacob Grimm died in Berlin[4].
Who were Jacob Grimm's parents?
Jacob Grimm's father was Philipp Grimm[14]. Jacob Grimm's mother was Dorothea Grimm[15].
What did Jacob Grimm do for work?
Jacob Grimm worked as jurist[5], lexicographer[6], anthropologist[7], linguist[8], and philologist[9].
Where did Jacob Grimm go to school?
Jacob Grimm was educated at University of Marburg[24].
What awards did Jacob Grimm receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[25], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[26], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[27], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[46].