Richard Otto Zöpffel

German historian and theologian (1843–1891)
Person human Q7328205
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Summary

Richard Otto Zöpffel was born on June 14, 1843[1], in Kuressaare[2]. He died on January 7, 1891[3], in Strasbourg[4]. He worked as a historian of religion[5]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Father: Gottlieb Wilhelm Zoepffel[7]
  • Child: Gotthilf Heinrich Zoepffel[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Employer: University of Strasbourg[10]
  • Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[11]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestant church[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Commons category: Richard Otto Zoepffel[14]
  • Family name: Zoepffel[15]
  • Given name: Richard[16]
  • Described by source: Album Academicum der Kaiserlichen Universität Dorpat[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]

FAQs

Where was Richard Otto Zöpffel born?

Richard Otto Zöpffel's place of birth was Kuressaare[2].

Where did Richard Otto Zöpffel die?

Richard Otto Zöpffel died in Strasbourg[4].

Who were Richard Otto Zöpffel's parents?

Richard Otto Zöpffel's father was Gottlieb Wilhelm Zoepffel[7].

What did Richard Otto Zöpffel do for work?

Richard Otto Zöpffel worked as a historian of religion[5].

Where did Richard Otto Zöpffel go to school?

Richard Otto Zöpffel was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Nouveau dictionnaire de biographie alsacienne. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . woydt.be. woydt.be. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Religion or worldview → Protestant church
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