Otto Ribbeck

German classical philologist (1827-1898)
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Otto Ribbeck

Summary

Otto Ribbeck is a human[1]. His place of birth was Erfurt[2]. He was born on July 23, 1827[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on July 18, 1898[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], secondary school teacher[8], philologist[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Otto Ribbeck's place of birth was Erfurt[2].
  • Otto Ribbeck passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Otto Ribbeck was born on July 23, 1827[3].
  • Otto Ribbeck was born on July 25, 1827[12].
  • Otto Ribbeck died on July 18, 1898[5].
  • Otto Ribbeck's father was Friedrich Ribbeck[13].
  • Otto Ribbeck's mother was Julie Ribbeck[14].
  • Otto Ribbeck was married to Emma Ribbeck[15].
  • Otto Ribbeck held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Otto Ribbeck's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Otto Ribbeck's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Otto Ribbeck worked as a secondary school teacher[8].
  • Otto Ribbeck's professions included philologist[9].
  • Otto Ribbeck worked as a writer[10].
  • Otto Ribbeck held the position of secondary school teacher[17].
  • Otto Ribbeck held the position of secondary school teacher[18].
  • Otto Ribbeck held the position of secondary school teacher[19].
  • Otto Ribbeck held the position of secondary school teacher[20].
  • Otto Ribbeck held the position of Councillor of State[21].
  • Otto Ribbeck held the position of secondary school teacher[22].
  • Among Otto Ribbeck's employers was Kiel University[23].
  • Otto Ribbeck was employed by University of Bern[24].
  • Otto Ribbeck was employed by Heidelberg University[25].
  • Among Otto Ribbeck's employers was University of Basel[26].
  • Otto Ribbeck was employed by Leipzig University[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto Ribbeck's place of birth was Erfurt[2]. Recorded date of birth include July 23, 1827[3] and July 25, 1827[12]. His father was Friedrich Ribbeck[13]. His mother was Julie Ribbeck[14].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[28], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1818[31], headquartered in Bonn[32]; Frederick William University Berlin[33], a university[34], in Prussia[35], founded in 1828[36]; and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[37]. Academic degrees include Dr. phil.[38] and professor[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], secondary school teacher[8], philologist[9], and writer[10]. Employers include Kiel University[23], University of Bern[24], Heidelberg University[25], University of Basel[26], Leipzig University[27], and Joachimsthalsches Gymnasium[40]. Positions held include secondary school teacher[17], a profession[41]; Councillor of State[21], a public office[42], in Switzerland[43]; extraordinary professor[44], an academic rank[45], in Germany[46]; professor[47], a title of authority[48]; dean[49], a corporate title[50], founded in 0907[51]; and rector[52], an elective office[53]. Notable students include Curt Theodor Fischer[54] and Erwin Rohde[55]. Doctoral students include Tadeusz Stefan Zieliński[56] and Paul Barth[57].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[58], Commander I class of the Saxon Order of Civil Merit[59], and Order of the Redeemer[60].

Personal Life

Otto Ribbeck was married to Emma Ribbeck[15].

Death and Burial

Otto Ribbeck died on July 18, 1898[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Ribbeck ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[61] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[62]

His notable doctoral advisees include Tadeusz Stefan Zieliński[63], an art historian[64], 1859–1944[65], of Russian Empire[66], awarded the Commander with Star of the Order of Polonia Restituta[67], specialised in cultural history[68] and Paul Barth[69], a philosopher[70], 1858–1922[71], of Germany[72].

FAQs

Where was Otto Ribbeck born?

Otto Ribbeck's place of birth was Erfurt[2].

Where did Otto Ribbeck die?

Otto Ribbeck passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who were Otto Ribbeck's parents?

Otto Ribbeck's father was Friedrich Ribbeck[13]. Otto Ribbeck's mother was Julie Ribbeck[14].

Who was Otto Ribbeck married to?

Otto Ribbeck's spouses include Emma Ribbeck[15].

What did Otto Ribbeck do for work?

Otto Ribbeck worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], secondary school teacher[8], philologist[9], and writer[10].

Where did Otto Ribbeck go to school?

Otto Ribbeck was educated at University of Bonn[28], Frederick William University Berlin[33], and Evangelisches Gymnasium zum Grauen Kloster[37].

What awards did Otto Ribbeck receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[58], Commander I class of the Saxon Order of Civil Merit[59], and Order of the Redeemer[60].

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  30. [40] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [58] ↑ . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [59] ↑ . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  35. [57] ↑ . Mathematics Genealogy Project. wikidata.org.
  36. [38] ↑ . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  37. [39] ↑ . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [3] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  39. [12] ↑ . Professorenkatalog der Universität Leipzig. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  40. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  41. [54] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  42. [55] ↑ . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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  2. [61] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [62] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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