Peter Erasmus Müller

Danish historian, linguist, and clergy member
Person human Q1400377
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Peter Erasmus Müller

Summary

Peter Erasmus Müller is a human[1]. Born in Copenhagen[2], he… he was born on May 29, 1776[3]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He died on September 4, 1834[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], historian[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Copenhagen[2], Peter Erasmus Müller…
  • Peter Erasmus Müller died in Copenhagen[4].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller was born on May 29, 1776[3].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller died on September 4, 1834[5].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller is buried at Assistens Cemetery[12].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller's father was Frederik Adam Müller[13].
  • A child of Peter Erasmus Müller was Adam August Müller[14].
  • A child of Peter Erasmus Müller was Ludvig Müller[15].
  • A child of Peter Erasmus Müller was Otto Müller[16].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller worked as a linguist[6].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller worked as a historian[7].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller worked as a theologian[8].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller worked as a university teacher[9].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller's professions included Lutheran pastor[10].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller held the position of bishop[18].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller held the position of rector[19].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller held the position of rector[20].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller held the position of rector[21].
  • Among Peter Erasmus Müller's employers was University of Copenhagen[22].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[23].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller received the Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller was a member of Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters[26].
  • Peter Erasmus Müller was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[27].

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Origins and Family

Peter Erasmus Müller was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on May 29, 1776[3]. His father was Frederik Adam Müller[13].

Education

Peter Erasmus Müller's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[23]. Academic degrees include Candidatus theologiæ[28] and Q133504889[29].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], historian[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and Lutheran pastor[10]. Peter Erasmus Müller was employed by University of Copenhagen[22]. Positions held include bishop[18], an ecclesiastical occupation[30] and rector[19], an elective office[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25], a grade of an order[34], in Denmark[35], founded in 1808[36].

Personal Life

Children include Adam August Müller[14], a painter[37], 1811–1844[38], of Kingdom of Denmark[39], awarded the Thorvaldsen Medal[40]; Ludvig Müller[15], a historian[41], 1809–1891[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[44]; and Otto Müller[16], a judge[45], 1807–1882[46], of Kingdom of Denmark[47]. Peter Erasmus Müller's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[48].

Death and Burial

Peter Erasmus Müller died on September 4, 1834[5]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Peter Erasmus Müller ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

FAQs

Where was Peter Erasmus Müller born?

Peter Erasmus Müller's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Peter Erasmus Müller die?

Peter Erasmus Müller passed away in Copenhagen[4].

Who were Peter Erasmus Müller's parents?

Peter Erasmus Müller's father was Frederik Adam Müller[13].

What did Peter Erasmus Müller do for work?

Peter Erasmus Müller worked as linguist[6], historian[7], theologian[8], university teacher[9], and Lutheran pastor[10].

Where did Peter Erasmus Müller go to school?

Peter Erasmus Müller was educated at University of Copenhagen[23].

What awards did Peter Erasmus Müller receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[24] and Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog[25].

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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