Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall
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Summary
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall was born on June 9, 1774[1], in Graz[2]. He died on November 23, 1856[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], translator[6], diplomat[7], and orientalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (583 views/month, #7,026 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Joseph von Hammer[10]
- Spouse: Karoline von Henikstein[11]
- Child: Karl Hammer-Purgstall[12], Eveline von Bernd[13]
- Field of work: oriental studies[14], diplomacy[15]
- Employer: Austrian Academy of Sciences[16]
- Educated at: K.k. Akademie für Orientalische Sprachen[17]
- Student: Friedrich Rückert[18]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20], honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[21], honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[22]
- Member of: Austrian Academy of Sciences[23], German Archaeological Institute[24], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[25], Russian Academy of Sciences[26], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[27], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[28], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[29], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[30], Academy of Sciences of Turin[31], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Commons category: Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall[34]
- Given name: Joseph[35]
- Described by source: Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[36], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[37], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[38], BEIC Digital Library[39], Oesterreichische National-Encyklopädie[40], Nouvelle Biographie Générale[41], Meyers Conversations-Lexicon[42], Q19135478[43], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[44], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[46]
- Birth name: Joseph Freiherr von Hammer[47]
- Name in native language: Joseph Freiherr von Hammer-Purgstall[48]
Why It Matters
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 46 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall born?
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall was born in Graz[2].
Where did Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall die?
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall's parents?
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall's father was Joseph von Hammer[10].
Who was Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall married to?
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall's spouses include Karoline von Henikstein[11].
What did Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall do for work?
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall worked as an explorer[5], translator[6], diplomat[7], and orientalist[8].
Where did Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall go to school?
Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall was educated at K.k. Akademie für Orientalische Sprachen[17].
What awards did Joseph von Hammer-Purgstall receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20], honorary doctor of the Charles University of Prague[21], and honorary doctorate of the University of Graz[22].