Karl Morgenstern

Baltic German philologist (1770–1852)
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Karl Morgenstern
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Karl Morgenstern

Summary

Karl Morgenstern is a human[1]. His place of birth was Magdeburg[2]. He was born on August 28, 1770[3]. He passed away in Tartu[4]. He died on September 27, 1852[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], professor[7], librarian[8], classical philologist[9], and philosopher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Morgenstern was born in Magdeburg[2].
  • Karl Morgenstern died in Tartu[4].
  • Karl Morgenstern was born on August 28, 1770[3].
  • Karl Morgenstern died on September 27, 1852[5].
  • Karl Morgenstern is buried at Old St. John's cemetery[12].
  • Karl Morgenstern's father was Friedrich Simon Morgenstern[13].
  • Karl Morgenstern's mother was Johanna Katharina Morgenstern-Schulze[14].
  • Karl Morgenstern held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Karl Morgenstern held citizenship in Russian Empire[16].
  • Karl Morgenstern's professions included linguist[6].
  • Karl Morgenstern worked as a professor[7].
  • Karl Morgenstern's professions included librarian[8].
  • Karl Morgenstern's professions included classical philologist[9].
  • Karl Morgenstern's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Among Karl Morgenstern's employers was Imperial University of Dorpat[17].
  • Karl Morgenstern was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Karl Morgenstern was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Karl Morgenstern was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Karl Morgenstern was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Karl Morgenstern was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[22].
  • Karl Morgenstern is recorded as male[23].
  • Karl Morgenstern's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Karl Morgenstern's Commons category is recorded as Karl Simon Morgenstern[25].
  • Karl Morgenstern's family name is recorded as Q21488005[26].
  • Karl Morgenstern's given name is recorded as Johann[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Morgenstern's place of birth was Magdeburg[2]. He was born on August 28, 1770[3]. His father was Friedrich Simon Morgenstern[13]. His mother was Johanna Katharina Morgenstern-Schulze[14].

Education

Karl Morgenstern was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], professor[7], librarian[8], classical philologist[9], and philosopher[10]. Employers include Imperial University of Dorpat[17], an imperial universities of the Russian Empire[28], in Russian Empire[29], founded in 1803[30], headquartered in Tartu[31] and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35].

Death and Burial

Karl Morgenstern died on September 27, 1852[5]. He died in Tartu[4]. Burial took place at Old St. John's cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Karl Morgenstern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Karl Morgenstern born?

Karl Morgenstern's place of birth was Magdeburg[2].

Where did Karl Morgenstern die?

Karl Morgenstern passed away in Tartu[4].

Who were Karl Morgenstern's parents?

Karl Morgenstern's father was Friedrich Simon Morgenstern[13]. Karl Morgenstern's mother was Johanna Katharina Morgenstern-Schulze[14].

What did Karl Morgenstern do for work?

Karl Morgenstern worked as linguist[6], professor[7], librarian[8], classical philologist[9], and philosopher[10].

Where did Karl Morgenstern go to school?

Karl Morgenstern was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [12] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Employer Imperial University of Dorpat, Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg
    Member of
    Described by source Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs +1
    Family name Q21488005
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