Karl Meister

German classical philologist (1880-1963)
Person human Q1619396
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Karl Meister

Summary

Karl Meister is a human[1]. He was born in Leipzig[2]. He was born on October 22, 1880[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on September 13, 1963[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and philologist[8].

Key Facts

  • Karl Meister was born in Leipzig[2].
  • Karl Meister died in Heidelberg[4].
  • Karl Meister was born on October 22, 1880[3].
  • Karl Meister died on September 13, 1963[5].
  • Karl Meister is buried at Handschuhsheim Cemetery[9].
  • Karl Meister's father was Richard Carl Meister[10].
  • Among Karl Meister's spouses was Margaretha Boyens[11].
  • A child of Karl Meister was Elisabeth Cuntz[12].
  • Karl Meister held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Karl Meister's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Karl Meister worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl Meister's professions included philologist[8].
  • Karl Meister's field of work was classical philology[14].
  • Karl Meister's field of work was ethics[15].
  • Karl Meister was employed by Leipzig University[16].
  • Karl Meister was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[17].
  • Karl Meister was employed by Heidelberg University[18].
  • Among Karl Meister's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
  • A notable student of Karl Meister was Otto Brendel[20].
  • A notable student of Karl Meister was Hermine Speier[21].
  • A notable student of Karl Meister was Helene Homeyer[22].
  • Karl Meister was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Karl Meister is recorded as male[24].
  • Karl Meister's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Karl Meister's archives at is recorded as Q81164803[26].

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Origins and Family

Karl Meister's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on October 22, 1880[3]. His father was Richard Carl Meister[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and philologist[8]. Fields of work include classical philology[14], an academic discipline[27] and ethics[15], a branch of philosophy[28]. Employers include Leipzig University[16], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1409[31], headquartered in Leipzig[32]; Frederick William University Berlin[17], a university[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1828[35]; Heidelberg University[18], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19], a comprehensive university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1809[42], headquartered in Berlin[43]. Notable students include Otto Brendel[20], a classical archaeologist[44], 1901–1973[45], of Germany[46], awarded the Fulbright Scholarship[47], specialised in archaeology[48]; Hermine Speier[21], a curator[49], 1898–1989[50], of Germany[51], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[52], specialised in classical archaeology[53]; and Helene Homeyer[22], a translator[54], 1898–1996[55], of Germany[56], specialised in classical philology[57].

Personal Life

Karl Meister was married to Margaretha Boyens[11]. A child of him was Elisabeth Cuntz[12].

Death and Burial

Karl Meister died on September 13, 1963[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4]. He is buried at Handschuhsheim Cemetery[9].

FAQs

Where was Karl Meister born?

Karl Meister's place of birth was Leipzig[2].

Where did Karl Meister die?

Karl Meister passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Karl Meister's parents?

Karl Meister's father was Richard Carl Meister[10].

Who was Karl Meister married to?

Karl Meister's spouses include Margaretha Boyens[11].

What did Karl Meister do for work?

Karl Meister worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and philologist[8].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [21] . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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