Josef Kroll

German classical philologist and politician (1889-1980)
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Josef Kroll

Summary

Josef Kroll is a human[1]. His place of birth was Arnsberg[2]. He was born on November 8, 1889[3]. He died in Rheinhausen[4]. He died on March 8, 1980[5]. He worked as a politician[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Josef Kroll was born in Arnsberg[2].
  • Josef Kroll passed away in Rheinhausen[4].
  • Josef Kroll was born on November 8, 1889[3].
  • Josef Kroll died on March 8, 1980[5].
  • Josef Kroll held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Josef Kroll held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • German was Josef Kroll's native language[11].
  • Josef Kroll worked as a politician[6].
  • Josef Kroll's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Josef Kroll worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Josef Kroll held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[12].
  • Josef Kroll was employed by University of Cologne[13].
  • Josef Kroll's education included a stint at University of Münster[14].
  • Josef Kroll's doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Kroll[15].
  • Josef Kroll received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Josef Kroll is recorded as male[17].
  • Josef Kroll's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Josef Kroll was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Josef Kroll's family name is recorded as Kroll[20].
  • Josef Kroll's given name is recorded as Josef[21].
  • Josef Kroll's work location is recorded as Wrocław[22].
  • Josef Kroll's work location is recorded as Cologne[23].
  • Josef Kroll's work location is recorded as Düsseldorf[24].
  • Josef Kroll's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Josef Kroll's name in native language is recorded as Josef Kroll[26].

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Origins and Family

Josef Kroll was born in Arnsberg[2]. He was born on November 8, 1889[3]. German was his native language[11].

Education

Josef Kroll's education included a stint at University of Münster[14]. His doctoral advisor was Wilhelm Kroll[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Josef Kroll was employed by University of Cologne[13]. He held the position of member of the Landtag of North Rhine-Westphalia[12].

Recognition

Josef Kroll received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

Death and Burial

Josef Kroll died on March 8, 1980[5]. He died in Rheinhausen[4].

FAQs

Where was Josef Kroll born?

Josef Kroll was born in Arnsberg[2].

Where did Josef Kroll die?

Josef Kroll died in Rheinhausen[4].

What did Josef Kroll do for work?

Josef Kroll worked as politician[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Josef Kroll go to school?

Josef Kroll was educated at University of Münster[14].

What awards did Josef Kroll receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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