Olof Gigon

Swiss teacher and classical philologist (1912-1998)
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Olof Gigon

Summary

Olof Gigon is a human[1]. He was born in Basel[2]. He was born on January 28, 1912[3]. He passed away in Athens[4]. He died on June 18, 1998[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • Olof Gigon was born in Basel[2].
  • Olof Gigon died in Athens[4].
  • Olof Gigon was born on January 28, 1912[3].
  • Olof Gigon died on June 18, 1998[5].
  • Olof Gigon's father was Alfred Gigon[11].
  • Olof Gigon held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Olof Gigon's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Olof Gigon worked as a translator[7].
  • Olof Gigon worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Olof Gigon worked as a philosopher[9].
  • Olof Gigon was employed by University of Bern[13].
  • Olof Gigon was employed by University of Fribourg[14].
  • Olof Gigon was educated at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz[15].
  • Olof Gigon's education included a stint at University of Basel[16].
  • Olof Gigon was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Olof Gigon was a member of Zofingia[18].
  • Olof Gigon is recorded as male[19].
  • Olof Gigon's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Olof Gigon earned the academic degree of doctorate[21].
  • Olof Gigon's family name is recorded as Gigon[22].
  • Olof Gigon's given name is recorded as Olof[23].
  • Olof Gigon's given name is recorded as Alfred[24].
  • Olof Gigon's work location is recorded as Fribourg[25].
  • Olof Gigon's work location is recorded as Bern[26].
  • Olof Gigon studied under Peter von der Mühll[27].

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Origins and Family

Olof Gigon was born in Basel[2]. He was born on January 28, 1912[3]. His father was Alfred Gigon[11].

Education

Educated at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz[15], a school[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1589[30] and University of Basel[16], a public research university[31], in Switzerland[32], founded in 1460[33], headquartered in Basel[34]. Olof Gigon earned the academic degree of doctorate[21]. Studied under Peter von der Mühll[27], a classical philologist[35], 1885–1970[36], of Switzerland[37]; Kurt Latte[38], a classical philologist[39], 1891–1964[40], of Germany[41], specialised in classical philology[42]; Jacob Wackernagel[43], a linguist[44], 1853–1938[45], of Switzerland[46], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[47], specialised in Indo-European studies[48]; and Rudolf Tschudi[49], an orientalist[50], 1884–1960[51], of Switzerland[52].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher[9]. Employers include University of Bern[13], a comprehensive university[53], in Switzerland[54], founded in 1834[55], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[56] and University of Fribourg[14], a public university[57], in Switzerland[58], founded in 1889[59].

Death and Burial

Olof Gigon died on June 18, 1998[5]. He died in Athens[4].

Why It Matters

Olof Gigon has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]

FAQs

Where was Olof Gigon born?

Born in Basel[2], Olof Gigon…

Where did Olof Gigon die?

Olof Gigon passed away in Athens[4].

Who were Olof Gigon's parents?

Olof Gigon's father was Alfred Gigon[11].

What did Olof Gigon do for work?

Olof Gigon worked as classical philologist[6], translator[7], university teacher[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Olof Gigon go to school?

Olof Gigon was educated at Gymnasium am Münsterplatz[15] and University of Basel[16].

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