Paul L. Maier

Lutheran Pastor, professor emeritus of ancient history, Apologist and novelist
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Paul L. Maier

Summary

Paul L. Maier is a human[1]. He was born in St. Louis[2]. He was born on May 31, 1930[3]. He died in Kalamazoo[4]. He died on February 27, 2025[5]. He worked as a historian[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and novelist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Paul L. Maier's place of birth was St. Louis[2].
  • Paul L. Maier passed away in Kalamazoo[4].
  • Paul L. Maier was born on May 31, 1930[3].
  • Paul L. Maier died on February 27, 2025[5].
  • Paul L. Maier's father was Walter A. Maier[11].
  • Paul L. Maier held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Paul L. Maier's professions included historian[6].
  • Paul L. Maier's professions included writer[7].
  • Paul L. Maier's professions included children's writer[8].
  • Paul L. Maier worked as a novelist[9].
  • Paul L. Maier was employed by Western Michigan University[13].
  • Paul L. Maier was educated at Harvard University[14].
  • Paul L. Maier was educated at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Paul L. Maier was educated at University of Basel[16].
  • Paul L. Maier was educated at Concordia Seminary[17].
  • Paul L. Maier received the Fulbright Scholarship[18].
  • Paul L. Maier received the Doctor of Letters[19].
  • Paul L. Maier received the Doctor of Laws[20].
  • Paul L. Maier received the Doctor of Letters[21].
  • Paul L. Maier's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Paul L. Maier is recorded as male[23].
  • Paul L. Maier's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Paul L. Maier's genre is historical fiction[25].
  • Paul L. Maier's genre is non-fiction[26].
  • Paul L. Maier's family name is recorded as Maier[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in St. Louis[2], Paul L. Maier… he was born on May 31, 1930[3]. His father was Walter A. Maier[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard University[14], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1636[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35]; University of Basel[16], a public research university[36], in Switzerland[37], founded in 1460[38], headquartered in Basel[39]; and Concordia Seminary[17], a seminary[40], in United States[41], founded in 1839[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and novelist[9]. Paul L. Maier was employed by Western Michigan University[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Fulbright Scholarship[18], a scholarship[43], in United States[44], founded in 1946[45]; Doctor of Letters[19], a title of honor[46]; and Doctor of Laws[20], an academic degree[47].

Personal Life

Paul L. Maier's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

Paul L. Maier died on February 27, 2025[5]. He passed away in Kalamazoo[4].

Why It Matters

Paul L. Maier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (152 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

FAQs

Where was Paul L. Maier born?

Paul L. Maier was born in St. Louis[2].

Where did Paul L. Maier die?

Paul L. Maier passed away in Kalamazoo[4].

Who were Paul L. Maier's parents?

Paul L. Maier's father was Walter A. Maier[11].

What did Paul L. Maier do for work?

Paul L. Maier worked as historian[6], writer[7], children's writer[8], and novelist[9].

Where did Paul L. Maier go to school?

Paul L. Maier was educated at Harvard University[14], Heidelberg University[15], University of Basel[16], and Concordia Seminary[17].

What awards did Paul L. Maier receive?

Honors received include Fulbright Scholarship[18], Doctor of Letters[19], Doctor of Laws[20], and Doctor of Letters[21].

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  24. [5] . langelands.com. Retrieved . langelands.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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