Ludwig Schemann

German translator and race theorist (1852–1938)
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Summary

Ludwig Schemann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on October 16, 1852[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on February 13, 1938[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], librarian[7], translator[8], writer[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Cologne[2].
  • Ludwig Schemann died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Ludwig Schemann was born on October 16, 1852[3].
  • Ludwig Schemann died on February 13, 1938[5].
  • Ludwig Schemann's mother was Lina Schemann[12].
  • Ludwig Schemann was married to Bertha Schemann[13].
  • A child of Ludwig Schemann was Bertha Schemann[14].
  • Ludwig Schemann held citizenship in German Reich[15].
  • Ludwig Schemann is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[16].
  • Ludwig Schemann's professions included anthropologist[6].
  • Ludwig Schemann's professions included librarian[7].
  • Ludwig Schemann's professions included translator[8].
  • Ludwig Schemann's professions included writer[9].
  • Ludwig Schemann's professions included historian[10].
  • Ludwig Schemann's professions included biographer[17].
  • Ludwig Schemann was educated at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Ludwig Schemann received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[19].
  • Ludwig Schemann was a member of Militant League for German Culture[20].
  • Ludwig Schemann is recorded as male[21].
  • Ludwig Schemann's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Ludwig Schemann's archives at is recorded as University Library Freiburg[23].
  • Ludwig Schemann's family name is recorded as Schemann[24].
  • Ludwig Schemann's given name is recorded as Karl[25].
  • Ludwig Schemann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[26].
  • Ludwig Schemann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Ludwig Schemann's place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on October 16, 1852[3]. His mother was Lina Schemann[12]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[16].

Education

Ludwig Schemann's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], librarian[7], translator[8], writer[9], historian[10], and biographer[17].

Recognition

Ludwig Schemann received the Goethe Medal for Art and Science[19].

Personal Life

Among Ludwig Schemann's spouses was Bertha Schemann[13]. A child of him was Bertha Schemann[14].

Death and Burial

Ludwig Schemann died on February 13, 1938[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Ludwig Schemann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Ludwig Schemann born?

Ludwig Schemann was born in Cologne[2].

Where did Ludwig Schemann die?

Ludwig Schemann died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who were Ludwig Schemann's parents?

Ludwig Schemann's mother was Lina Schemann[12].

Who was Ludwig Schemann married to?

Ludwig Schemann's spouses include Bertha Schemann[13].

What did Ludwig Schemann do for work?

Ludwig Schemann worked as anthropologist[6], librarian[7], translator[8], writer[9], and historian[10].

Where did Ludwig Schemann go to school?

Ludwig Schemann was educated at Heidelberg University[18].

What awards did Ludwig Schemann receive?

Honors received include Goethe Medal for Art and Science[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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