Karl Dilthey

German classical philologist and archaeologist (1839–1907)
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Karl Dilthey

Summary

Karl Dilthey is a human[1]. Born in Biebrich[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1839[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on March 4, 1907[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Dilthey's place of birth was Biebrich[2].
  • Karl Dilthey died in Göttingen[4].
  • Karl Dilthey was born on March 18, 1839[3].
  • Karl Dilthey died on March 4, 1907[5].
  • Karl Dilthey's mother was Maria Laura Dilthey[12].
  • Karl Dilthey held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Karl Dilthey worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Karl Dilthey's professions included art historian[7].
  • Karl Dilthey worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Karl Dilthey's professions included classical philologist[9].
  • Karl Dilthey's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Karl Dilthey's professions included classical archaeologist[14].
  • Among Karl Dilthey's employers was University of Bonn[15].
  • Karl Dilthey was employed by University of Göttingen[16].
  • Among Karl Dilthey's employers was University of Zurich[17].
  • Karl Dilthey's education included a stint at University of Bonn[18].
  • Karl Dilthey was educated at University of Wrocław[19].
  • Karl Dilthey was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[20].
  • Karl Dilthey was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[21].
  • Karl Dilthey is recorded as male[22].
  • Karl Dilthey's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karl Dilthey's Commons category is recorded as Karl Dilthey[24].
  • Karl Dilthey's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[25].
  • Karl Dilthey's family name is recorded as Dilthey[26].
  • Karl Dilthey's given name is recorded as Karl[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Dilthey was born in Biebrich[2]. He was born on March 18, 1839[3]. His mother was Maria Laura Dilthey[12].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and University of Wrocław[19], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], classical philologist[9], university teacher[10], and classical archaeologist[14]. Employers include University of Bonn[15], a public research university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1818[37], headquartered in Bonn[38]; University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1734[41], headquartered in Göttingen[42]; and University of Zurich[17], a university[43], in Switzerland[44], founded in 1833[45], headquartered in Zurich[46].

Death and Burial

Karl Dilthey died on March 4, 1907[5]. He passed away in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Dilthey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47]

FAQs

Where was Karl Dilthey born?

Karl Dilthey's place of birth was Biebrich[2].

Where did Karl Dilthey die?

Karl Dilthey died in Göttingen[4].

Who were Karl Dilthey's parents?

Karl Dilthey's mother was Maria Laura Dilthey[12].

What did Karl Dilthey do for work?

Karl Dilthey worked as anthropologist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], classical philologist[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Karl Dilthey go to school?

Karl Dilthey was educated at University of Bonn[18] and University of Wrocław[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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