Moritz Steinschneider

Czech bibliographer (1816–1907)
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Moritz Steinschneider

Summary

Moritz Steinschneider is a human[1]. Born in Prostějov[2], he… he was born on March 30, 1816[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on January 24, 1907[5]. He worked as a bibliographer[6], Judaic scholar[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and publisher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Moritz Steinschneider was born in Prostějov[2].
  • Moritz Steinschneider died in Berlin[4].
  • Moritz Steinschneider was born on March 30, 1816[3].
  • Moritz Steinschneider was born on March 31, 1816[12].
  • Moritz Steinschneider died on January 24, 1907[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin[13].
  • Moritz Steinschneider held citizenship in Austria–Hungary[14].
  • Moritz Steinschneider held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's professions included bibliographer[6].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's professions included Judaic scholar[7].
  • Moritz Steinschneider worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's professions included writer[9].
  • Moritz Steinschneider worked as a publisher[10].
  • Moritz Steinschneider worked as an orientalist[16].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's field of work was Wissenschaft des Judentums[17].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's field of work was bibliography[18].
  • Among Moritz Steinschneider's employers was Leipzig University[19].
  • Among Moritz Steinschneider's employers was Ephraim Veitel Stiftung[20].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's education included a stint at Leipzig University[21].
  • A notable student of Moritz Steinschneider was Henry Malter[22].
  • A notable work attributed to Moritz Steinschneider is The Arabic Literature of the Jews[23].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's religion is recorded as Judaism[24].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's religion is recorded as agnosticism[25].
  • Moritz Steinschneider is recorded as male[26].
  • Moritz Steinschneider's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Moritz Steinschneider's place of birth was Prostějov[2]. Recorded date of birth include March 30, 1816[3] and March 31, 1816[12].

Education

Moritz Steinschneider's education included a stint at Leipzig University[21]. He studied under Hirsch Bär Fassel[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include bibliographer[6], Judaic scholar[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], publisher[10], and orientalist[16]. Fields of work include Wissenschaft des Judentums[17], a cultural movement[29] and bibliography[18], an academic discipline[30]. Employers include Leipzig University[19], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1409[33], headquartered in Leipzig[34] and Ephraim Veitel Stiftung[20], a foundation[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1799[37], headquartered in Berlin[38]. A notable student of Moritz Steinschneider was Henry Malter[22].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Moritz Steinschneider is The Arabic Literature of the Jews[23].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Judaism[24], a religion[39], founded in -0500[40] and agnosticism[25], a point of view[41].

Death and Burial

Moritz Steinschneider died on January 24, 1907[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Berlin[13].

Why It Matters

Moritz Steinschneider ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He has been cited as an influence by Ignaz Goldziher[44], a linguist[45], 1850–1921[46], of Hungary[47], specialised in oriental studies[48].

FAQs

Where was Moritz Steinschneider born?

Moritz Steinschneider was born in Prostějov[2].

Where did Moritz Steinschneider die?

Moritz Steinschneider died in Berlin[4].

What did Moritz Steinschneider do for work?

Moritz Steinschneider worked as bibliographer[6], Judaic scholar[7], university teacher[8], writer[9], and publisher[10].

Where did Moritz Steinschneider go to school?

Moritz Steinschneider was educated at Leipzig University[21].

Who did Moritz Steinschneider influence?

Moritz Steinschneider has been cited as an influence by Ignaz Goldziher[44].

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  1. [2] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  13. [9] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Olomouc City Library regional database. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [12] . badatelna.eu. badatelna.eu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . tritius.kmol.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . sammlungen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de. Retrieved . sammlungen.ub.uni-frankfurt.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  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
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  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
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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