Justus Hermann Lipsius

German classical philologist (1834–1920)
Person human Q78407
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Justus Hermann Lipsius

Summary

Justus Hermann Lipsius is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on May 9, 1834[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on September 5, 1920[5]. He worked as a pedagogue[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2], Justus Hermann Lipsius…
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius died in Leipzig[4].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius was born on May 9, 1834[3].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius died on September 5, 1920[5].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's father was Karl Heinrich Adelbert Lipsius[12].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius was married to Laura Lipsius[13].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius worked as a pedagogue[6].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's professions included historian[9].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's professions included jurist[10].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's field of work was classical philology[15].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's field of work was history[16].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's field of work was ancient history[17].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's field of work was legal history[18].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius was employed by Leipzig University[19].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[20].
  • A notable student of Justus Hermann Lipsius was Curt Theodor Fischer[21].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[23].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius is recorded as male[24].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's family name is recorded as Lipsius[26].
  • Justus Hermann Lipsius's given name is recorded as Justus[27].

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Origins and Family

Justus Hermann Lipsius's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on May 9, 1834[3]. His father was Karl Heinrich Adelbert Lipsius[12].

Education

Justus Hermann Lipsius's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include pedagogue[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and jurist[10]. Fields of work include classical philology[15], an academic discipline[28]; history[16]; ancient history[17], a time interval[29]; and legal history[18], an interdisciplinary science[30]. Justus Hermann Lipsius was employed by Leipzig University[19]. A notable student of him was Curt Theodor Fischer[21].

Personal Life

Among Justus Hermann Lipsius's spouses was Laura Lipsius[13].

Death and Burial

Justus Hermann Lipsius died on September 5, 1920[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Justus Hermann Lipsius ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Justus Hermann Lipsius born?

Justus Hermann Lipsius was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Justus Hermann Lipsius die?

Justus Hermann Lipsius died in Leipzig[4].

Who were Justus Hermann Lipsius's parents?

Justus Hermann Lipsius's father was Karl Heinrich Adelbert Lipsius[12].

Who was Justus Hermann Lipsius married to?

Justus Hermann Lipsius's spouses include Laura Lipsius[13].

What did Justus Hermann Lipsius do for work?

Justus Hermann Lipsius worked as pedagogue[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], historian[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Justus Hermann Lipsius go to school?

Justus Hermann Lipsius was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [20] . 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. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [21] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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