James Loeb

American banker, Hellenist and philanthropist (1867–1933)
Person human Q506426
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James Loeb

Summary

James Loeb is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 6, 1867[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on May 27, 1933[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], banker[7], translator[8], hellenist[9], and archaeologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • James Loeb's place of birth was New York City[2].
  • James Loeb died in Munich[4].
  • James Loeb was born on August 6, 1867[3].
  • James Loeb died on May 27, 1933[5].
  • James Loeb's father was Solomon Loeb[12].
  • James Loeb held citizenship in United States[13].
  • James Loeb worked as a linguist[6].
  • James Loeb worked as a banker[7].
  • James Loeb's professions included translator[8].
  • James Loeb's professions included hellenist[9].
  • James Loeb's professions included archaeologist[10].
  • James Loeb worked as an art collector[14].
  • James Loeb's field of work was economics of banking[15].
  • James Loeb's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • James Loeb's field of work was art[17].
  • James Loeb's education included a stint at Harvard University[18].
  • James Loeb's education included a stint at Harvard College[19].
  • James Loeb received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[20].
  • James Loeb is recorded as male[21].
  • James Loeb's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Loeb's Commons category is recorded as James Loeb[23].
  • James Loeb's family name is recorded as Loeb[24].
  • James Loeb's given name is recorded as James[25].
  • James Loeb's work location is recorded as Munich[26].
  • James Loeb studied under John Williams White[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in New York City[2], James Loeb… he was born on August 6, 1867[3]. His father was Solomon Loeb[12].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[18], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31] and Harvard College[19], a college[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34]. James Loeb studied under John Williams White[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], banker[7], translator[8], hellenist[9], archaeologist[10], and art collector[14]. Fields of work include economics of banking[15], an industry[35]; archaeology[16], an academic discipline[36]; and art[17], an academic major[37].

Recognition

James Loeb received the honorary doctor of the University of Munich[20].

Death and Burial

James Loeb died on May 27, 1933[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

James Loeb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was James Loeb born?

Born in New York City[2], James Loeb…

Where did James Loeb die?

James Loeb died in Munich[4].

Who were James Loeb's parents?

James Loeb's father was Solomon Loeb[12].

What did James Loeb do for work?

James Loeb worked as linguist[6], banker[7], translator[8], hellenist[9], and archaeologist[10].

Where did James Loeb go to school?

James Loeb was educated at Harvard University[18] and Harvard College[19].

What awards did James Loeb receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Munich[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name James
    Field of work economics of banking, archaeology, art
    Family name Loeb
    Country of citizenship United States
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