Max Pohlenz

German classical philologist (1872–1962)
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Summary

Max Pohlenz was born on July 30, 1872[1], in Kolkwitz[2]. He died on January 5, 1962[3], in Göttingen[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], and secondary school teacher[7]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Hänchen[9]
  • Place of burial: Göttingen City Cemetery[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Employer: University of Göttingen[12]
  • Student: Max Dieckhoff[13]
  • Notable work: Q25536525[14]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15]
  • Member of: Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[16], Erlanger Burschenschaft Frankonia[17], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Doctoral student: Max Dieckhoff[20]
  • Archives at: Göttingen State and University Library[21]
  • Family name: Pohlenz[22]
  • Given name: Max[23]
  • Student of: Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Name in native language: Max Pohlenz[26]
  • Writing language: German[27]

FAQs

Where was Max Pohlenz born?

Max Pohlenz's place of birth was Kolkwitz[2].

Where did Max Pohlenz die?

Max Pohlenz died in Göttingen[4].

What did Max Pohlenz do for work?

Max Pohlenz worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], and secondary school teacher[7].

What awards did Max Pohlenz receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Q107642470. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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