Otto Eissfeldt
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Summary
Otto Eissfeldt was born on September 1, 1887[1], in Northeim[2]. He died on April 23, 1973[3], in Halle (Saale)[4]. He worked as a university teacher[5], biblical scholar[6], religious studies scholar[7], Hebrew Bible scholar[8], and Protestant theologian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (176 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of death: April 27, 1973[11]
- Place of burial: St. Laurentius church[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Employer: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[14]
- Educated at: University of Göttingen[15], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16]
- Award received: Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17], Burkitt Medal[18]
- Member of: German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[19], Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[21]
- Religion or worldview: Protestant church[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Member of political party: Christian Democratic Union[24], German National People's Party[25]
- Family name: Eissfeldt[26]
- Given name: Otto[27]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
- Name in native language: Otto Eißfeldt[29]
Why It Matters
Otto Eissfeldt has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Otto Eissfeldt born?
Otto Eissfeldt was born in Northeim[2].
Where did Otto Eissfeldt die?
Otto Eissfeldt passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
What did Otto Eissfeldt do for work?
Otto Eissfeldt worked as a university teacher[5], biblical scholar[6], religious studies scholar[7], Hebrew Bible scholar[8], and Protestant theologian[9].
Where did Otto Eissfeldt go to school?
Otto Eissfeldt was educated at University of Göttingen[15] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
What awards did Otto Eissfeldt receive?
Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[17] and Burkitt Medal[18].