Karl Weinhold

German folklorist and linguist (1823-1901)
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Karl Weinhold
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Karl Weinhold was born on October 26, 1823, in Dzierżoniów[1][2][3][4][5] and died on August 15, 1901, in Berlin[1][2][4][5]. A citizen of the Kingdom of Prussia[4][5] who practiced Lutheranism[4], he was the son of Karl Gotthelf Jacob Weinhold[4]. He pursued his education at the University of Wrocław and Frederick William University Berlin[4][5] and was a member of the Alte Breslauer Burschenschaft der Raczeks[6][4].

He worked as a linguist, university teacher, writer, and germanist[4][5][7], specializing in the fields of Gothic Grammar and Silesian German[4]. His academic career began as a Privatdozent from 1847 to 1849[4][5] at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[4]. He subsequently served as an extraordinary professor at the University of Wrocław from 1849 to 1850[4][4][5] before becoming an ordinary professor as of 1850[4][5]. He later held teaching positions at the University of Graz from 1851 to 1861 and at Kiel University from 1861 to 1876[4].

Weinhold's academic contributions earned him several distinctions, including the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art and an honorary doctorate from the University of Göttingen[4]. He was recognized as an honorary member[4] and held memberships in the Austrian Academy of Sciences, the Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities, and the Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[6][4]. Additionally, he served as a member of the Prussian House of Lords[4][5].

Karl Weinhold

Summary

Karl Weinhold is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dzierżoniów[2]. He was born on October 26, 1823[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on August 15, 1901[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and germanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Karl Weinhold's place of birth was Dzierżoniów[2].
  • Karl Weinhold passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Karl Weinhold passed away in Bad Nauheim[11].
  • Karl Weinhold was born on October 26, 1823[3].
  • Karl Weinhold died on August 15, 1901[5].
  • Karl Weinhold's father was Karl Gotthelf Jacob Weinhold[12].
  • Karl Weinhold held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Karl Weinhold's professions included linguist[6].
  • Karl Weinhold worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Karl Weinhold worked as a writer[8].
  • Karl Weinhold's professions included germanist[9].
  • Karl Weinhold's field of work was Gothic Grammar[14].
  • Karl Weinhold's field of work was Silesian German[15].
  • Karl Weinhold held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[16].
  • Karl Weinhold held the position of Privatdozent[17].
  • Karl Weinhold held the position of extraordinary professor[18].
  • Karl Weinhold held the position of ordinary professor[19].
  • Karl Weinhold held the position of dean[20].
  • Karl Weinhold held the position of ordinary professor[21].
  • Karl Weinhold was employed by Kiel University[22].
  • Karl Weinhold was employed by Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23].
  • Among Karl Weinhold's employers was University of Graz[24].
  • Among Karl Weinhold's employers was University of Wrocław[25].
  • Among Karl Weinhold's employers was Frederick William University Berlin[26].
  • Karl Weinhold was employed by Jagiellonian University[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Dzierżoniów[2], Karl Weinhold… he was born on October 26, 1823[3]. His father was Karl Gotthelf Jacob Weinhold[12].

Education

Educated at University of Wrocław[28], a university[29], in Poland[30], founded in 1702[31] and Frederick William University Berlin[32], a university[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1828[35]. Karl Weinhold earned the academic degree of Dr. phil.[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and germanist[9]. Fields of work include Gothic Grammar[14], a grammar[37] and Silesian German[15], a natural language[38], in Poland[39]. Employers include Kiel University[22], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[23], University of Graz[24], University of Wrocław[25], Frederick William University Berlin[26], and Jagiellonian University[27]. Positions held include member of the Prussian House of Lords[16], a position[40], in Prussia[41]; Privatdozent[17], an academic rank[42]; extraordinary professor[18], an academic rank[43], in Germany[44]; ordinary professor[19], an academic rank[45]; dean[20], a corporate title[46], founded in 0907[47]; and rector[48], an elective office[49]. A notable student of Karl Weinhold was Matthias von Lexer[50].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[51], honorary doctor of the University of Göttingen[52], and honorary member[53].

Personal Life

Karl Weinhold's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[54].

Death and Burial

Karl Weinhold died on August 15, 1901[5]. Recorded place of death include Berlin[4], a seat of government[55], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[56], founded in 1244[57] and Bad Nauheim[11], a designated spa town[58], in Germany[59].

Why It Matters

Karl Weinhold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Karl Weinhold born?

Karl Weinhold's place of birth was Dzierżoniów[2].

Where did Karl Weinhold die?

Karl Weinhold passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Karl Weinhold's parents?

Karl Weinhold's father was Karl Gotthelf Jacob Weinhold[12].

What did Karl Weinhold do for work?

Karl Weinhold worked as linguist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], and germanist[9].

Where did Karl Weinhold go to school?

Karl Weinhold was educated at University of Wrocław[28] and Frederick William University Berlin[32].

What awards did Karl Weinhold receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[51], honorary doctor of the University of Göttingen[52], and honorary member[53].

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  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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