Karl Theodor von Heigel

German historian (1842-1915)
Person human Q98450
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Karl Theodor von Heigel

Summary

Karl Theodor von Heigel is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on August 23, 1842[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on March 23, 1915[5]. He worked as a historian[6], university teacher[7], and archivist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel died in Munich[4].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel was born on August 23, 1842[3].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel died on March 23, 1915[5].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's professions included historian[6].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel worked as an archivist[8].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel received the honorary citizen of Munich[13].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel received the Order of Saint Michael[14].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel was a member of AGV München[18].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's noble title is recorded as knight[21].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel supervised Karl Alexander von Müller as a doctoral student[22].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's Commons category is recorded as Karl Theodor von Heigel[23].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[24].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich[25].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's family name is recorded as Heigel[26].
  • Karl Theodor von Heigel's given name is recorded as Karl[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Theodor von Heigel was born in Munich[2]. He was born on August 23, 1842[3].

Education

Karl Theodor von Heigel was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], university teacher[7], and archivist[8]. Karl Theodor von Heigel was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11]. He supervised Karl Alexander von Müller as a doctoral student[22].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary citizen of Munich[13], an award[28], in Germany[29]; Order of Saint Michael[14], an order[30], in Electorate of Bavaria[31], founded in 1693[32]; and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15], an order[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1980[35].

Death and Burial

Karl Theodor von Heigel died on March 23, 1915[5]. He died in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Theodor von Heigel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

His notable doctoral advisees include Karl Alexander von Müller[38], a historian[39], 1882–1964[40], of Germany[41], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[42].

FAQs

Where was Karl Theodor von Heigel born?

Karl Theodor von Heigel was born in Munich[2].

Where did Karl Theodor von Heigel die?

Karl Theodor von Heigel passed away in Munich[4].

What did Karl Theodor von Heigel do for work?

Karl Theodor von Heigel worked as historian[6], university teacher[7], and archivist[8].

Where did Karl Theodor von Heigel go to school?

Karl Theodor von Heigel was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[12].

What awards did Karl Theodor von Heigel receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Munich[13], Order of Saint Michael[14], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: 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. [38] . 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. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [42] . 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. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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