Karl von Prantl

German philosopher and philologist (1820-1888)
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Karl von Prantl
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Karl von Prantl

Summary

Karl von Prantl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Landsberg am Lech[2]. He was born on January 28, 1820[3]. He died in Oberstdorf[4]. He died on September 14, 1888[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and classical philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Prantl was born in Landsberg am Lech[2].
  • Karl von Prantl passed away in Oberstdorf[4].
  • Karl von Prantl was born on January 28, 1820[3].
  • Karl von Prantl died on September 14, 1888[5].
  • A child of Karl von Prantl was Karl Anton Eugen Prantl[11].
  • Karl von Prantl held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[12].
  • Karl von Prantl's professions included linguist[6].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a classical philologist[9].
  • Karl von Prantl was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Karl von Prantl was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
  • Karl von Prantl received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].
  • Karl von Prantl was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Karl von Prantl was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Karl von Prantl was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[18].
  • Karl von Prantl is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl von Prantl's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl von Prantl's Commons category is recorded as Carl von Prantl[21].
  • Karl von Prantl's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich[22].
  • Karl von Prantl's family name is recorded as Prantl[23].
  • Karl von Prantl's given name is recorded as Karl[24].
  • Karl von Prantl's work location is recorded as Munich[25].
  • Karl von Prantl studied under August Böckh[26].
  • Karl von Prantl studied under Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Landsberg am Lech[2], Karl von Prantl… he was born on January 28, 1820[3].

Education

Karl von Prantl's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14]. Studied under August Böckh[26], a historian of classical antiquity[28], 1785–1867[29], of Kingdom of Prussia[30], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[31], specialised in classical philology[32]; Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg[27], a philosopher[33], 1802–1872[34], of Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[35], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[36], specialised in Immanuel Kant[37]; Friedrich Thiersch[38], a university teacher[39], 1784–1860[40], of Kingdom of Bavaria[41], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[42], specialised in philology[43]; and Leonhard von Spengel[44], a classical philologist[45], 1803–1880[46], of Kingdom of Bavaria[47], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[48], specialised in classical philology[49].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and classical philologist[9]. Karl von Prantl was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].

Recognition

Karl von Prantl received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].

Personal Life

A child of Karl von Prantl was Karl Anton Eugen Prantl[11].

Death and Burial

Karl von Prantl died on September 14, 1888[5]. He passed away in Oberstdorf[4].

Why It Matters

Karl von Prantl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Prantl born?

Born in Landsberg am Lech[2], Karl von Prantl…

Where did Karl von Prantl die?

Karl von Prantl passed away in Oberstdorf[4].

What did Karl von Prantl do for work?

Karl von Prantl worked as linguist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], and classical philologist[9].

Where did Karl von Prantl go to school?

Karl von Prantl was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].

What awards did Karl von Prantl receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [38] . wikidata.org.
  27. [44] . 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
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  19. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences, Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople
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