Martin Hengel

German historian of religion (1926–2009)
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Martin Hengel

Summary

Martin Hengel is a human[1]. Born in Reutlingen[2], he… he was born on December 14, 1926[3]. He died in Tübingen[4]. He died on July 2, 2009[5]. He worked as a historian of religion[6], theologian[7], biblical scholar[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Martin Hengel was born in Reutlingen[2].
  • Martin Hengel died in Tübingen[4].
  • Martin Hengel was born on December 14, 1926[3].
  • Martin Hengel died on July 2, 2009[5].
  • Martin Hengel held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Martin Hengel worked as a historian of religion[6].
  • Martin Hengel worked as a theologian[7].
  • Martin Hengel worked as a biblical scholar[8].
  • Martin Hengel worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Martin Hengel's field of work was history of religions[12].
  • Among Martin Hengel's employers was University of Tübingen[13].
  • Martin Hengel was employed by Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[14].
  • Martin Hengel's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[15].
  • Martin Hengel's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[16].
  • Martin Hengel received the honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[17].
  • Martin Hengel received the honorary doctor of Durham University[18].
  • Martin Hengel received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[19].
  • Martin Hengel received the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20].
  • Martin Hengel received the honorary doctor of the University of Strasbourg-II[21].
  • Martin Hengel was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[22].
  • Martin Hengel was a member of Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[23].
  • Martin Hengel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].
  • Martin Hengel is recorded as male[25].
  • Martin Hengel's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Martin Hengel's Commons category is recorded as Martin Hengel[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Martin Hengel's place of birth was Reutlingen[2]. He was born on December 14, 1926[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[15], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31] and Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[36] and habilitation[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of religion[6], theologian[7], biblical scholar[8], and university teacher[9]. Martin Hengel's field of work was history of religions[12]. Employers include University of Tübingen[13], a comprehensive university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1477[40], headquartered in Tübingen[41] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[14], a public research university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1742[44], headquartered in Erlangen[45].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[17], an award[46], in United Kingdom[47]; honorary doctor of Durham University[18], an award[48], in United Kingdom[49]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[19], an award[50], in United Kingdom[51]; honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20], an award[52], in Sweden[53]; and honorary doctor of the University of Strasbourg-II[21], an award[54], in France[55].

Personal Life

Martin Hengel's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[24].

Death and Burial

Martin Hengel died on July 2, 2009[5]. He died in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Martin Hengel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (44 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Martin Hengel born?

Martin Hengel's place of birth was Reutlingen[2].

Where did Martin Hengel die?

Martin Hengel passed away in Tübingen[4].

What did Martin Hengel do for work?

Martin Hengel worked as historian of religion[6], theologian[7], biblical scholar[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Martin Hengel go to school?

Martin Hengel was educated at University of Tübingen[15] and Heidelberg University[16].

What awards did Martin Hengel receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of St Andrews[17], honorary doctor of Durham University[18], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[19], and honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20].

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  27. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . telegraph.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Described by source Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.)
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