Karl Zeumer

German medievalist (1849-1914)
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Summary

Karl Zeumer was born on July 31, 1849[1], in Hanover[2]. He died on April 18, 1914[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a medievalist[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Field of work: history[10], legal history[11]
  • Employer: Heidelberg University[12]
  • Award received: Silver Leibniz medal[13]
  • Member of: Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[14], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Zeumer[17]
  • Given name: Karl[18]
  • Work location: Heidelberg[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Name in native language: Karl Zeumer[21]
  • Writing language: German[22]

FAQs

Where was Karl Zeumer born?

Karl Zeumer's place of birth was Hanover[2].

Where did Karl Zeumer die?

Karl Zeumer died in Heidelberg[4].

What did Karl Zeumer do for work?

Karl Zeumer worked as a medievalist[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7].

What awards did Karl Zeumer receive?

Honors received include Silver Leibniz medal[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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