Kurt Sethe

German Egyptologist (1869–1934)
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Kurt Sethe
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Kurt Sethe

Summary

Kurt Sethe is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on September 30, 1869[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on July 6, 1934[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], anthropologist[9], and egyptologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Sethe's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Kurt Sethe passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Kurt Sethe was born on September 30, 1869[3].
  • Kurt Sethe died on July 6, 1934[5].
  • Kurt Sethe held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Kurt Sethe worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Kurt Sethe's professions included linguist[7].
  • Kurt Sethe's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Kurt Sethe's professions included anthropologist[9].
  • Kurt Sethe worked as an egyptologist[10].
  • Kurt Sethe worked as a university teacher[13].
  • Among Kurt Sethe's employers was University of Göttingen[14].
  • Kurt Sethe was employed by University of Berlin[15].
  • Kurt Sethe was educated at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Kurt Sethe's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Kurt Sethe received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[18].
  • Kurt Sethe was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Kurt Sethe was a member of German Archaeological Institute[20].
  • Kurt Sethe was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Kurt Sethe was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[22].
  • Kurt Sethe was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[23].
  • Kurt Sethe is recorded as male[24].
  • Kurt Sethe's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Kurt Sethe's Commons category is recorded as Kurt Sethe[26].
  • Kurt Sethe earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Kurt Sethe… he was born on September 30, 1869[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]. Kurt Sethe earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], anthropologist[9], egyptologist[10], and university teacher[13]. Employers include University of Göttingen[14], a campus university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1734[38], headquartered in Göttingen[39] and University of Berlin[15], a university[40], in Kingdom of Prussia[41], founded in 1809[42].

Recognition

Kurt Sethe received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[18].

Death and Burial

Kurt Sethe died on July 6, 1934[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Kurt Sethe ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

His notable doctoral advisees include George Andrew Reisner[45], an egyptologist[46], 1867–1942[47], of United States[48], awarded the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[49], specialised in archaeology[50].

FAQs

Where was Kurt Sethe born?

Kurt Sethe was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Kurt Sethe die?

Kurt Sethe died in Berlin[4].

What did Kurt Sethe do for work?

Kurt Sethe worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], archaeologist[8], anthropologist[9], and egyptologist[10].

Where did Kurt Sethe go to school?

Kurt Sethe was educated at University of Tübingen[16] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

What awards did Kurt Sethe receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[18].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [45] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  20. [50] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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