Matthias von Lexer

German lexicographer (1830–1892)
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Matthias von Lexer

Summary

Matthias von Lexer is a human[1]. He was born in Liesing[2]. He was born on October 18, 1830[3]. He died in Nuremberg[4]. He died on April 16, 1892[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Liesing[2], Matthias von Lexer…
  • Matthias von Lexer died in Nuremberg[4].
  • Matthias von Lexer was born on October 18, 1830[3].
  • Matthias von Lexer was born on January 1830[10].
  • Matthias von Lexer died on April 16, 1892[5].
  • Matthias von Lexer held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Matthias von Lexer's professions included lexicographer[6].
  • Matthias von Lexer's professions included linguist[7].
  • Matthias von Lexer's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Matthias von Lexer's field of work was Middle Ages[12].
  • Matthias von Lexer was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Matthias von Lexer was employed by University of Würzburg[14].
  • Among Matthias von Lexer's employers was University of Freiburg[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Matthias von Lexer is Mittelhochdeutsches Handwörterbuch[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Matthias von Lexer is Nachträge zum Mittelhochdeutschen Handwörterbuch[17].
  • Matthias von Lexer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Matthias von Lexer was a member of Musical Academic Association at Würzburg[19].
  • Matthias von Lexer is recorded as male[20].
  • Matthias von Lexer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Matthias von Lexer's Commons category is recorded as Matthias von Lexer[22].
  • Matthias von Lexer's archives at is recorded as Bavarian State Library[23].
  • Matthias von Lexer's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich[24].
  • Matthias von Lexer's family name is recorded as Lexer[25].
  • Matthias von Lexer's given name is recorded as Matthias[26].
  • Matthias von Lexer's work location is recorded as Freiburg im Breisgau[27].

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Origins and Family

Matthias von Lexer's place of birth was Liesing[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 18, 1830[3] and January 1830[10].

Education

Matthias von Lexer studied under Karl Weinhold[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8]. Matthias von Lexer's field of work was Middle Ages[12]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1472[31], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[32]; University of Würzburg[14], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1402[35], headquartered in Würzburg[36]; and University of Freiburg[15], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1457[39], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[40].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Mittelhochdeutsches Handwörterbuch[16] and Nachträge zum Mittelhochdeutschen Handwörterbuch[17].

Death and Burial

Matthias von Lexer died on April 16, 1892[5]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4].

Why It Matters

Matthias von Lexer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Matthias von Lexer born?

Born in Liesing[2], Matthias von Lexer…

Where did Matthias von Lexer die?

Matthias von Lexer died in Nuremberg[4].

What did Matthias von Lexer do for work?

Matthias von Lexer worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], and university teacher[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Personal Authority Wikibase of the Czech Republic. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . Lexer, Mathias (BLKÖ). wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [16] . wikidata.org.
  24. [17] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . 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. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation lexicographer, linguist, university teacher
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Place of birth Liesing
    Employer Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, University of Würzburg, University of Freiburg
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