Richard Wünsch

German classical philologist and religious studies scholar (1869–1915)
Person human Q77897
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Richard Wünsch

Summary

Richard Wünsch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on June 1, 1869[3]. He died in Iłża[4]. He died on May 17, 1915[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], religious studies scholar[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wiesbaden[2], Richard Wünsch…
  • Richard Wünsch died in Iłża[4].
  • Richard Wünsch was born on June 1, 1869[3].
  • Richard Wünsch died on May 17, 1915[5].
  • Richard Wünsch held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[10].
  • Richard Wünsch's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Richard Wünsch's professions included religious studies scholar[7].
  • Richard Wünsch's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Richard Wünsch's employers was University of Münster[11].
  • Richard Wünsch was employed by University of Giessen[12].
  • Among Richard Wünsch's employers was University of Königsberg[13].
  • Among Richard Wünsch's employers was University of Wrocław[14].
  • Richard Wünsch was educated at University of Marburg[15].
  • Richard Wünsch received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[16].
  • Richard Wünsch was a member of Silesian Society for the Culture of the Fatherland[17].
  • Richard Wünsch was a member of Marburger Burschenschaft Rheinfranken[18].
  • Richard Wünsch was a member of Hellenic Folklore Society[19].
  • Richard Wünsch is recorded as male[20].
  • Richard Wünsch's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Richard Wünsch's Commons category is recorded as Richard Wünsch[22].
  • Richard Wünsch was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Richard Wünsch's family name is recorded as Wünsch[24].
  • Richard Wünsch's given name is recorded as Richard[25].
  • Richard Wünsch's work location is recorded as Marburg[26].
  • Richard Wünsch's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Wünsch was born in Wiesbaden[2]. He was born on June 1, 1869[3].

Education

Richard Wünsch's education included a stint at University of Marburg[15]. He studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], religious studies scholar[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Münster[11], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1780[31], headquartered in Münster[32]; University of Giessen[12], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1607[35], headquartered in Giessen[36]; University of Königsberg[13], a university[37], in Kingdom of Prussia[38], founded in 1544[39]; and University of Wrocław[14], a university[40], in Poland[41], founded in 1702[42].

Recognition

Richard Wünsch received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Wünsch died on May 17, 1915[5]. He passed away in Iłża[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Richard Wünsch include Wunsch Medical Award[43], an award[44], in South Korea[45].

Why It Matters

Richard Wünsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Entities named for him include Wunsch Medical Award[43], an award[44], in South Korea[45].

FAQs

Where was Richard Wünsch born?

Richard Wünsch's place of birth was Wiesbaden[2].

Where did Richard Wünsch die?

Richard Wünsch died in Iłża[4].

What did Richard Wünsch do for work?

Richard Wünsch worked as classical philologist[6], religious studies scholar[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Richard Wünsch go to school?

Richard Wünsch was educated at University of Marburg[15].

What awards did Richard Wünsch receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Athens[16].

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  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation classical philologist, religious studies scholar, university teacher
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  3. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Participated in conflict World War I
    Family name Wünsch
    Place of death Iłża
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