Karl Brugmann

German linguist (1849–1919)
Person human Q77099
Karl Brugmann
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Karl Brugmann

Summary

Karl Brugmann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on March 16, 1849[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on June 29, 1919[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], and historical linguist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Brugmann's place of birth was Wiesbaden[2].
  • Karl Brugmann passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Karl Brugmann was born on March 16, 1849[3].
  • Karl Brugmann died on June 29, 1919[5].
  • Karl Brugmann is buried at Leipzig South Cemetery[10].
  • Among Karl Brugmann's spouses was Vally Brugmann[11].
  • Karl Brugmann held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Karl Brugmann's professions included linguist[6].
  • Karl Brugmann worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl Brugmann's professions included historical linguist[8].
  • Among Karl Brugmann's employers was Leipzig University[13].
  • Karl Brugmann was employed by University of Freiburg[14].
  • Karl Brugmann was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15].
  • Karl Brugmann was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Karl Brugmann was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Karl Brugmann was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Karl Brugmann was a member of Academy of Sciences of Turin[19].
  • Karl Brugmann was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[20].
  • Karl Brugmann is recorded as male[21].
  • Karl Brugmann's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Karl Brugmann's Commons category is recorded as Karl Brugmann[23].
  • Karl Brugmann's archives at is recorded as Leipzig University Library[24].
  • Karl Brugmann's family name is recorded as Brugmann[25].
  • Karl Brugmann's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Karl Brugmann's given name is recorded as Friedrich[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Brugmann was born in Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on March 16, 1849[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], and historical linguist[8]. Employers include Leipzig University[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and University of Freiburg[14], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1457[34], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[35].

Personal Life

Karl Brugmann was married to Vally Brugmann[11].

Death and Burial

Karl Brugmann died on June 29, 1919[5]. He died in Leipzig[4]. Burial took place at Leipzig South Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Brugmann include Brugmann's law[36], a phonetic rule[37].

Why It Matters

Karl Brugmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Brugmann's law[36], a phonetic rule[37].

FAQs

Where was Karl Brugmann born?

Karl Brugmann was born in Wiesbaden[2].

Where did Karl Brugmann die?

Karl Brugmann died in Leipzig[4].

Who was Karl Brugmann married to?

Karl Brugmann's spouses include Vally Brugmann[11].

What did Karl Brugmann do for work?

Karl Brugmann worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], and historical linguist[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . wikidata.org.
  13. [23] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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