Karl Girgensohn

Baltic German theologian and university teacher (1875-1925)
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Karl Girgensohn

Summary

Karl Girgensohn is a human[1]. Born in Kaarma[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1875[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on September 20, 1925[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], university teacher[7], and cleric[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Kaarma[2], Karl Girgensohn…
  • Karl Girgensohn passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Karl Girgensohn was born on May 22, 1875[3].
  • Karl Girgensohn died on September 20, 1925[5].
  • Karl Girgensohn's father was Julius Leo Immanuel Girgensohn[9].
  • Karl Girgensohn's mother was Ida Girgensohn[10].
  • Karl Girgensohn was married to Nelly Girgensohn[11].
  • A child of Karl Girgensohn was Hans Girgensohn[12].
  • Karl Girgensohn held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Karl Girgensohn worked as a theologian[6].
  • Karl Girgensohn worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl Girgensohn's professions included cleric[8].
  • Among Karl Girgensohn's employers was University of Tartu[14].
  • Among Karl Girgensohn's employers was Leipzig University[15].
  • Among Karl Girgensohn's employers was University of Greifswald[16].
  • Karl Girgensohn was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[17].
  • Karl Girgensohn's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Karl Girgensohn is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl Girgensohn's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl Girgensohn's Commons category is recorded as Karl Girgensohn[21].
  • Karl Girgensohn's archives at is recorded as Leipzig University Library[22].
  • Karl Girgensohn earned the academic degree of doctorate[23].
  • Karl Girgensohn's family name is recorded as Girgensohn[24].
  • Karl Girgensohn's given name is recorded as Karl[25].
  • Karl Girgensohn's given name is recorded as Gustav[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kaarma[2], Karl Girgensohn… he was born on May 22, 1875[3]. His father was Julius Leo Immanuel Girgensohn[9]. His mother was Ida Girgensohn[10].

Education

Karl Girgensohn's education included a stint at Imperial University of Dorpat[17]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], university teacher[7], and cleric[8]. Employers include University of Tartu[14], a public university[27], in Estonia[28], founded in 1918[29], headquartered in Tartu[30]; Leipzig University[15], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1409[33], headquartered in Leipzig[34]; and University of Greifswald[16], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1456[37].

Personal Life

Karl Girgensohn was married to Nelly Girgensohn[11]. A child of him was Hans Girgensohn[12]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Karl Girgensohn died on September 20, 1925[5]. He died in Leipzig[4].

FAQs

Where was Karl Girgensohn born?

Born in Kaarma[2], Karl Girgensohn…

Where did Karl Girgensohn die?

Karl Girgensohn died in Leipzig[4].

Who were Karl Girgensohn's parents?

Karl Girgensohn's father was Julius Leo Immanuel Girgensohn[9]. Karl Girgensohn's mother was Ida Girgensohn[10].

Who was Karl Girgensohn married to?

Karl Girgensohn's spouses include Nelly Girgensohn[11].

What did Karl Girgensohn do for work?

Karl Girgensohn worked as theologian[6], university teacher[7], and cleric[8].

Where did Karl Girgensohn go to school?

Karl Girgensohn was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian, university teacher, cleric
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  2. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Worldcat entities id E39PBJxCvykqKRW3hv3DWwWRrq
    Sex or gender male
    Spouse Nelly Girgensohn
    Archives at Leipzig University Library
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