Leonhard von Spengel

German classical philologist (1803-1880)
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Leonhard von Spengel

Summary

Leonhard von Spengel is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on September 24, 1803[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on November 8, 1880[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Munich[2], Leonhard von Spengel…
  • Leonhard von Spengel passed away in Munich[4].
  • Leonhard von Spengel was born on September 24, 1803[3].
  • Leonhard von Spengel was born on January 1, 1803[10].
  • Leonhard von Spengel died on November 8, 1880[5].
  • Leonhard von Spengel died on November 9, 1880[11].
  • Leonhard von Spengel died on January 1, 1880[12].
  • Leonhard von Spengel is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[13].
  • A child of Leonhard von Spengel was Andreas Spengel[14].
  • Leonhard von Spengel held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[15].
  • German was Leonhard von Spengel's native language[16].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's professions included translator[8].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's field of work was classical philology[17].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's field of work was rhetoric[18].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's field of work was translations from Greek[19].
  • Leonhard von Spengel's field of work was translation into German[20].
  • Among Leonhard von Spengel's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21].
  • Among Leonhard von Spengel's employers was Heidelberg University[22].
  • Leonhard von Spengel received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].
  • Leonhard von Spengel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Leonhard von Spengel was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Leonhard von Spengel was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26].
  • Leonhard von Spengel is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Leonhard von Spengel was born in Munich[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 24, 1803[3] and January 1, 1803[10]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Studied under Joseph Kopp[28], a classical philologist[29], 1788–1842[30], of Germany[31] and Johann von Gott Fröhlich[32], a classical philologist[33], 1780–1849[34], of Electorate of Bavaria[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8]. Fields of work include classical philology[17], an academic discipline[36]; rhetoric[18], a field of study[37]; translations from Greek[19]; and translation into German[20]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[21], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1472[40], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[41] and Heidelberg University[22], a public research university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1386[44], headquartered in Heidelberg[45].

Recognition

Leonhard von Spengel received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].

Personal Life

A child of Leonhard von Spengel was Andreas Spengel[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 8, 1880[5], November 9, 1880[11], and January 1, 1880[12]. Leonhard von Spengel died in Munich[4]. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[13].

Why It Matters

Leonhard von Spengel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Leonhard von Spengel born?

Born in Munich[2], Leonhard von Spengel…

Where did Leonhard von Spengel die?

Leonhard von Spengel passed away in Munich[4].

What did Leonhard von Spengel do for work?

Leonhard von Spengel worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8].

What awards did Leonhard von Spengel receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[23].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.
  27. [32] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation classical philologist, university teacher, translator
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    Place of death Munich
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