Philipp Witkop

German germanist, literary historian, editor and lyricist (1880–1942)
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Philipp Witkop

Summary

Philipp Witkop is a human[1]. Born in Kleinenberg[2], he… he was born on +1880-04-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on +1942-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a germanist[6], literary historian[7], editor[8], lyricist[9], and philosopher[10].

Key Facts

  • Philipp Witkop's place of birth was Kleinenberg[2].
  • Philipp Witkop died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Philipp Witkop was born on +1880-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Philipp Witkop died on +1942-12-18T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Philipp Witkop held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Philipp Witkop's professions included germanist[6].
  • Philipp Witkop worked as a literary historian[7].
  • Philipp Witkop worked as an editor[8].
  • Philipp Witkop's professions included lyricist[9].
  • Philipp Witkop's professions included philosopher[10].
  • Philipp Witkop's professions included poet[12].
  • Philipp Witkop was employed by Heidelberg University[13].
  • Philipp Witkop was employed by University of Freiburg[14].
  • A notable student of Philipp Witkop was Eleonore Dörner[15].
  • Philipp Witkop is recorded as male[16].
  • Philipp Witkop's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Philipp Witkop's archives at is recorded as German Literature Archive Marbach[18].
  • Philipp Witkop's family name is recorded as Witkop[19].
  • Philipp Witkop's given name is recorded as Philipp[20].
  • Philipp Witkop's work location is recorded as Freiburg im Breisgau[21].
  • Philipp Witkop's described by source is recorded as Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[22].
  • Philipp Witkop's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Philipp Witkop's writing language is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Philipp Witkop was born in Kleinenberg[2]. He was born on +1880-04-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include germanist[6], literary historian[7], editor[8], lyricist[9], philosopher[10], and poet[12]. Employers include Heidelberg University[13], a public research university[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1386[27], headquartered in Heidelberg[28] and University of Freiburg[14], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1457[31], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[32]. A notable student of Philipp Witkop was Eleonore Dörner[15].

Death and Burial

Philipp Witkop died on +1942-12-18T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

FAQs

Where was Philipp Witkop born?

Philipp Witkop was born in Kleinenberg[2].

Where did Philipp Witkop die?

Philipp Witkop passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Philipp Witkop do for work?

Philipp Witkop worked as germanist[6], literary historian[7], editor[8], lyricist[9], and philosopher[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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