Otto von Gerlach

German theologian (1801–1849)
Person human Q95533
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Otto von Gerlach

Summary

Otto von Gerlach is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on April 12, 1801[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on October 24, 1849[5]. He worked as a theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Otto von Gerlach's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Otto von Gerlach passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Otto von Gerlach was born on April 12, 1801[3].
  • Otto von Gerlach died on October 24, 1849[5].
  • Otto von Gerlach is buried at Domfriedhof Müllerstraße[8].
  • Otto von Gerlach's father was Carl Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach[9].
  • Otto von Gerlach's mother was Q136324488[10].
  • A child of Otto von Gerlach was Leopold Friedrich von Gerlach[11].
  • Otto von Gerlach held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Otto von Gerlach worked as a theologian[6].
  • Otto von Gerlach's field of work was biblical criticism[13].
  • Among Otto von Gerlach's employers was Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].
  • Otto von Gerlach was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
  • Otto von Gerlach's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[16].
  • Otto von Gerlach was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Otto von Gerlach's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].
  • Otto von Gerlach is recorded as male[19].
  • Otto von Gerlach's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Otto von Gerlach's Commons category is recorded as Otto von Gerlach[21].
  • Otto von Gerlach's archives at is recorded as Gerlach-Archiv[22].
  • Otto von Gerlach's family name is recorded as von Gerlach[23].
  • Otto von Gerlach's given name is recorded as Otto[24].
  • Otto von Gerlach's given name is recorded as Karl[25].
  • Otto von Gerlach's given name is recorded as Friedrich[26].
  • Otto von Gerlach's described by source is recorded as Neue Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto von Gerlach's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on April 12, 1801[3]. His father was Carl Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach[9]. His mother was Q136324488[10].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31]; Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39].

Career and Affiliations

Otto von Gerlach's professions included theologian[6]. His field of work was biblical criticism[13]. He was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[14].

Personal Life

A child of Otto von Gerlach was Leopold Friedrich von Gerlach[11]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[18].

Death and Burial

Otto von Gerlach died on October 24, 1849[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Domfriedhof Müllerstraße[8].

Why It Matters

Otto von Gerlach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Otto von Gerlach born?

Born in Berlin[2], Otto von Gerlach…

Where did Otto von Gerlach die?

Otto von Gerlach died in Berlin[4].

Who were Otto von Gerlach's parents?

Otto von Gerlach's father was Carl Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach[9]. Otto von Gerlach's mother was Q136324488[10].

What did Otto von Gerlach do for work?

Otto von Gerlach worked as theologian[6].

Where did Otto von Gerlach go to school?

Otto von Gerlach was educated at University of Göttingen[15], Heidelberg University[16], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Dictionnaire de la Bible. wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . deutsche-biographie.de. deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32155|batch #32155]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (37)"
  2. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Ludwig Friedrich Leopold von Gerlach, Ernst Ludwig von Gerlach, Q136324507 +1
    Place of burial Domfriedhof Müllerstraße
    Occupation theologian
    Employer Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
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