Otto Kern

German classical philologist and archaeologist (1863-1942)
Person human Q111045
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Otto Kern

Summary

Otto Kern is a human[1]. Born in Schulpforte[2], he… he was born on February 14, 1863[3]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on January 31, 1942[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], and classical philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Otto Kern's place of birth was Schulpforte[2].
  • Otto Kern died in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Otto Kern was born on February 14, 1863[3].
  • Otto Kern died on January 31, 1942[5].
  • Otto Kern's father was Franz Kern[12].
  • Otto Kern held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Otto Kern worked as a linguist[6].
  • Otto Kern's professions included art historian[7].
  • Otto Kern's professions included archaeologist[8].
  • Otto Kern's professions included historian[9].
  • Otto Kern's professions included classical philologist[10].
  • Otto Kern worked as a university teacher[14].
  • Otto Kern's field of work was classical philology[15].
  • Otto Kern's field of work was archaeology[16].
  • Otto Kern's field of work was history of religions[17].
  • Among Otto Kern's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Among Otto Kern's employers was University of Rostock[19].
  • Otto Kern was a member of Academy of Science for Public Utility[20].
  • Otto Kern was a member of German Archaeological Institute[21].
  • Otto Kern was a member of Graeca Halensis[22].
  • Otto Kern is recorded as male[23].
  • Otto Kern's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Otto Kern was affiliated with the German National People's Party[25].
  • Otto Kern was affiliated with the German Fatherland Party[26].
  • Otto Kern's Commons category is recorded as Otto Kern (philologist)[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Otto Kern's place of birth was Schulpforte[2]. He was born on February 14, 1863[3]. His father was Franz Kern[12].

Education

Otto Kern studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], classical philologist[10], and university teacher[14]. Fields of work include classical philology[15], an academic discipline[29]; archaeology[16], an academic discipline[30]; and history of religions[17], an aspect of history[31]. Employers include Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1502[34], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[35] and University of Rostock[19], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1419[38], headquartered in University of Rostock main building[39].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include German National People's Party[25], a political party[40], in German Reich[41], founded in 1918[42], headquartered in Berlin[43] and German Fatherland Party[26], a political party[44], in German Empire[45], founded in 1917[46], headquartered in Berlin[47].

Death and Burial

Otto Kern died on January 31, 1942[5]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Kern ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Otto Kern born?

Otto Kern was born in Schulpforte[2].

Where did Otto Kern die?

Otto Kern died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who were Otto Kern's parents?

Otto Kern's father was Franz Kern[12].

What did Otto Kern do for work?

Otto Kern worked as linguist[6], art historian[7], archaeologist[8], historian[9], and classical philologist[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . 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. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [43] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [44] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [45] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [46] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [47] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [39] ↑ . 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. [48] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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