Karl Zell

German classical philologist (1793-1873)
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Karl Zell

Summary

Karl Zell is a human[1]. His place of birth was Mannheim[2]. He was born on April 8, 1793[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on January 24, 1873[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], politician[9], and archaeologist[10]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Mannheim[2], Karl Zell…
  • Karl Zell died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Karl Zell was born on April 8, 1793[3].
  • Karl Zell died on January 24, 1873[5].
  • Karl Zell held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Baden[12].
  • Karl Zell's professions included linguist[6].
  • Karl Zell's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Karl Zell's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Karl Zell's professions included politician[9].
  • Karl Zell's professions included archaeologist[10].
  • Karl Zell held the position of Member of the Second Chamber of the Diet of the Grand Duchy of Baden[13].
  • Karl Zell was employed by University of Freiburg[14].
  • Among Karl Zell's employers was Heidelberg University[15].
  • Karl Zell's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[16].
  • Karl Zell was educated at Heidelberg University[17].
  • Karl Zell was educated at University of Wrocław[18].
  • Karl Zell is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl Zell's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl Zell's Commons category is recorded as Karl Zell[21].
  • Karl Zell's archives at is recorded as Generallandesarchiv Karlsruhe[22].
  • Karl Zell's family name is recorded as Zell[23].
  • Karl Zell's given name is recorded as Karl[24].
  • Karl Zell's work location is recorded as Freiburg im Breisgau[25].
  • Karl Zell's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[26].
  • Karl Zell's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Zell was born in Mannheim[2]. He was born on April 8, 1793[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[16], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and University of Wrocław[18], a university[36], in Poland[37], founded in 1702[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], politician[9], and archaeologist[10]. Employers include University of Freiburg[14], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1457[41], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[42] and Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[43], in Germany[44], founded in 1386[45], headquartered in Heidelberg[46]. Karl Zell held the position of Member of the Second Chamber of the Diet of the Grand Duchy of Baden[13].

Death and Burial

Karl Zell died on January 24, 1873[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Zell is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Karl Zell born?

Karl Zell was born in Mannheim[2].

Where did Karl Zell die?

Karl Zell died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Karl Zell do for work?

Karl Zell worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], university teacher[8], politician[9], and archaeologist[10].

Where did Karl Zell go to school?

Karl Zell was educated at University of Göttingen[16], Heidelberg University[17], and University of Wrocław[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  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
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, classical philologist, university teacher +2
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, classical philologist, university teacher +2
    Employer University of Freiburg, Heidelberg University
    Place of death Freiburg im Breisgau
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