Peter von Polenz

German linguist (1928–2011)
Person human Q99777
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Peter von Polenz

Summary

Peter von Polenz is a human[1]. Born in Bautzen[2], he… he was born on March 1, 1928[3]. He passed away in Korlingen[4]. He died on August 24, 2011[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Peter von Polenz was born in Bautzen[2].
  • Peter von Polenz passed away in Korlingen[4].
  • Peter von Polenz was born on March 1, 1928[3].
  • Peter von Polenz died on August 24, 2011[5].
  • Peter von Polenz held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Peter von Polenz's professions included linguist[6].
  • Peter von Polenz's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Peter von Polenz's field of work was German studies[10].
  • Peter von Polenz was employed by Heidelberg University[11].
  • Among Peter von Polenz's employers was Trier University[12].
  • Peter von Polenz was employed by University of Marburg[13].
  • Peter von Polenz received the Konrad-Duden Prize[14].
  • Peter von Polenz received the Deutscher Sprachpreis[15].
  • Peter von Polenz was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[16].
  • Peter von Polenz is recorded as male[17].
  • Peter von Polenz's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Peter von Polenz's family name is recorded as Q141215314[19].
  • Peter von Polenz's given name is recorded as Peter[20].
  • Peter von Polenz's work location is recorded as Marburg[21].
  • Peter von Polenz's work location is recorded as Heidelberg[22].
  • Peter von Polenz's work location is recorded as Trier[23].
  • Peter von Polenz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Peter von Polenz's name in native language is recorded as Peter von Polenz[25].

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Origins and Family

Peter von Polenz was born in Bautzen[2]. He was born on March 1, 1928[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and university teacher[7]. Peter von Polenz's field of work was German studies[10]. Employers include Heidelberg University[11], a public research university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1386[28], headquartered in Heidelberg[29]; Trier University[12], a campus university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1473[32]; and University of Marburg[13], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1527[35], headquartered in Marburg[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Konrad-Duden Prize[14], a science award[37] and Deutscher Sprachpreis[15], a cultural prize[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1984[40].

Death and Burial

Peter von Polenz died on August 24, 2011[5]. He died in Korlingen[4].

Why It Matters

Peter von Polenz is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

FAQs

Where was Peter von Polenz born?

Peter von Polenz was born in Bautzen[2].

Where did Peter von Polenz die?

Peter von Polenz passed away in Korlingen[4].

What did Peter von Polenz do for work?

Peter von Polenz worked as linguist[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Peter von Polenz receive?

Honors received include Konrad-Duden Prize[14] and Deutscher Sprachpreis[15].

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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