Johannes Geffcken

German classical philologist (1861-1935)
Person human Q1697548
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Summary

Johannes Geffcken is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 2, 1861[3]. He passed away in Rostock[4]. He died on June 11, 1935[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2].
  • Johannes Geffcken died in Rostock[4].
  • Johannes Geffcken was born on May 2, 1861[3].
  • Johannes Geffcken died on June 11, 1935[5].
  • Johannes Geffcken's father was Friedrich Heinrich Geffcken[9].
  • Johannes Geffcken's mother was Caroline Amalie Wilhelmine Charlotte Geffcken[10].
  • Johannes Geffcken held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Johannes Geffcken's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Johannes Geffcken worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Johannes Geffcken held the position of Q140359954[12].
  • Johannes Geffcken held the position of Q140359954[13].
  • Johannes Geffcken is recorded as male[14].
  • Johannes Geffcken's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Johannes Geffcken's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Geffcken[16].
  • Johannes Geffcken's family name is recorded as Geffcken[17].
  • Johannes Geffcken's given name is recorded as Karl[18].
  • Johannes Geffcken's given name is recorded as Heinrich[19].
  • Johannes Geffcken's given name is recorded as Johannes[20].
  • Johannes Geffcken's work location is recorded as Hamburg[21].
  • Johannes Geffcken studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[22].
  • Johannes Geffcken's described by source is recorded as Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[23].
  • Johannes Geffcken's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Johannes Geffcken's name in native language is recorded as Johannes Geffcken[25].
  • Johannes Geffcken's different from is recorded as Johannes Geffcken[26].
  • Johannes Geffcken's sibling is recorded as Heinrich Geffcken[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Geffcken was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 2, 1861[3]. His father was Friedrich Heinrich Geffcken[9]. His mother was Caroline Amalie Wilhelmine Charlotte Geffcken[10].

Education

Johannes Geffcken studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Positions held include Q140359954[12].

Death and Burial

Johannes Geffcken died on June 11, 1935[5]. He died in Rostock[4].

Why It Matters

Johannes Geffcken is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Geffcken born?

Born in Berlin[2].

Where did Johannes Geffcken die?

Johannes Geffcken died in Rostock[4].

Who were Johannes Geffcken's parents?

Johannes Geffcken's father was Friedrich Heinrich Geffcken[9]. Johannes Geffcken's mother was Caroline Amalie Wilhelmine Charlotte Geffcken[10].

What did Johannes Geffcken do for work?

Johannes Geffcken worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 146629, 338705
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    National library of ireland id → vtls001411281
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