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 died on September 20, 1863[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], lexicographer[7], anthropologist[8], linguist[9], and philologist[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Jacob Grimm's place of birth was Hanau[2].
- Jacob Grimm's place of birth was Henau[12].
- Jacob Grimm died in Berlin[4].
- Jacob Grimm was born on January 4, 1785[3].
- Jacob Grimm was born on 1785[13].
- Jacob Grimm died on September 20, 1863[5].
- Jacob Grimm died on 1863[14].
- Jacob Grimm is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[15].
- Jacob Grimm's father was Philipp Grimm[16].
- Jacob Grimm's mother was Dorothea Grimm[17].
- Jacob Grimm held citizenship in Electorate of Hesse[18].
- Jacob Grimm held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[19].
- German was Jacob Grimm's native language[20].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included jurist[6].
- Jacob Grimm worked as a lexicographer[7].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included anthropologist[8].
- Jacob Grimm's professions included linguist[9].
- Jacob Grimm worked as a philologist[10].
- Jacob Grimm worked as a mythologist[21].
- Jacob Grimm held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[22].
- Jacob Grimm was employed by University of Göttingen[23].
- Among Jacob Grimm's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[24].
- Jacob Grimm's education included a stint at University of Marburg[25].
- Jacob Grimm received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
- Jacob Grimm received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[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[12], a municipality without town privileges in Germany[30], in Germany[31]. Recorded date of birth include January 4, 1785[3] and 1785[13]. Jacob Grimm's father was Philipp Grimm[16]. His mother was Dorothea Grimm[17]. German was his native language[20].
Education
Jacob Grimm was educated at University of Marburg[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include jurist[6], lexicographer[7], anthropologist[8], linguist[9], philologist[10], and mythologist[21]. Employers include University of Göttingen[23], a campus university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1734[34], headquartered in Göttingen[35] and Frederick William University Berlin[24], a university[36], in Prussia[37], founded in 1828[38]. Jacob Grimm held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[22].
Recognition
Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], a civil decoration[39], in Prussia[40], founded in 1842[41]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], an order[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1980[44]; Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45], a fellowship award[46]; and Knight of the Legion of Honour[47], a grade of an order[48], in France[49].
Personal Life
Jacob Grimm's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[50].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include September 20, 1863[5] and 1863[14]. Jacob Grimm passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was stroke[51]. He is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[15].
Why It Matters
Jacob Grimm has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
Works attributed to him include Donkey Cabbages[53], a literary work[54], written by Brothers Grimm[55]; Rumplestiltskin[56], a literary work[57], founded in 1900[58], written by Brothers Grimm[59]; How Six Made Their Way in the World[60], a literary work[61], written by Brothers Grimm[62]; The Wolf and the Man[63], a literary work[64], written by Brothers Grimm[65]; The Devil With the Three Golden Hairs[66], a literary work[67], written by Brothers Grimm[68]; and Grimms' fairy tales[69], a literary work[70], in Germany[71], founded in 1806[72].
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[16]. Jacob Grimm's mother was Dorothea Grimm[17].
What did Jacob Grimm do for work?
Jacob Grimm worked as jurist[6], lexicographer[7], anthropologist[8], linguist[9], and philologist[10].
Where did Jacob Grimm go to school?
Jacob Grimm was educated at University of Marburg[25].
What awards did Jacob Grimm receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[27], Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[45], and Knight of the Legion of Honour[47].