Johann Joseph Hoffmann

German philologist (1805-1878)
Person human Q102788
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Johann Joseph Hoffmann

Summary

Johann Joseph Hoffmann is a human[1]. Born in Würzburg[2], he… he was born on February 16, 1805[3]. He passed away in The Hague[4]. He died on January 23, 1878[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and botanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's place of birth was Würzburg[2].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann passed away in The Hague[4].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann was born on February 16, 1805[3].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann died on January 23, 1878[5].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann died on January 19, 1878[11].
  • Burial took place at Begraafplaats Groenesteeg[12].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[13].
  • German was Johann Joseph Hoffmann's native language[14].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's professions included linguist[6].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann worked as a writer[7].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann worked as a botanist[9].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's field of work was oriental studies[15].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann was employed by King's College London[16].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann was employed by Leiden University[17].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann was educated at University of Würzburg[18].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's doctoral advisor was Philipp Franz von Siebold[19].
  • A notable student of Johann Joseph Hoffmann was Ōno Norichika[20].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann is recorded as male[23].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's Commons category is recorded as Johann Joseph Hoffmann[25].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's family name is recorded as Hoffmann[26].
  • Johann Joseph Hoffmann's given name is recorded as Johann Joseph[27].

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Origins and Family

Johann Joseph Hoffmann's place of birth was Würzburg[2]. He was born on February 16, 1805[3]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Johann Joseph Hoffmann's education included a stint at University of Würzburg[18]. His doctoral advisor was Philipp Franz von Siebold[19]. He studied under Philipp Franz von Siebold[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and botanist[9]. Johann Joseph Hoffmann's field of work was oriental studies[15]. Employers include King's College London[16], a public research university[29], in United Kingdom[30], founded in 1829[31], headquartered in London[32] and Leiden University[17], a university[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1575[35], headquartered in Leiden[36]. A notable student of him was Ōno Norichika[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 23, 1878[5] and January 19, 1878[11]. Johann Joseph Hoffmann passed away in The Hague[4]. Burial took place at Begraafplaats Groenesteeg[12].

Why It Matters

Johann Joseph Hoffmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Johann Joseph Hoffmann born?

Born in Würzburg[2], Johann Joseph Hoffmann…

Where did Johann Joseph Hoffmann die?

Johann Joseph Hoffmann died in The Hague[4].

What did Johann Joseph Hoffmann do for work?

Johann Joseph Hoffmann worked as linguist[6], writer[7], university teacher[8], and botanist[9].

Where did Johann Joseph Hoffmann go to school?

Johann Joseph Hoffmann was educated at University of Würzburg[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Biografisch Portaal. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . openarch.nl. openarch.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . Leidse Hoogleraren. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [20] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Doctoral advisor Philipp Franz von Siebold
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