Rolf Rendtorff

German biblical scholar (1925-2014)
Person human Q69900
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Rolf Rendtorff

Summary

Rolf Rendtorff is a human[1]. His place of birth was Preetz[2]. He was born on May 10, 1925[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on April 1, 2014[5]. He worked as a theologian[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Rolf Rendtorff's place of birth was Preetz[2].
  • Rolf Rendtorff passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Rolf Rendtorff was born on May 10, 1925[3].
  • Rolf Rendtorff died on April 1, 2014[5].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's father was Heinrich Rendtorff[10].
  • Rolf Rendtorff held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's professions included theologian[6].
  • Rolf Rendtorff worked as a pedagogue[7].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Rolf Rendtorff's employers was Heidelberg University[12].
  • Rolf Rendtorff was employed by Q62033188[13].
  • Rolf Rendtorff was educated at University of Göttingen[14].
  • Rolf Rendtorff was educated at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Rolf Rendtorff was educated at Kiel University[16].
  • Rolf Rendtorff received the Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[17].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's religion is recorded as Protestant church[18].
  • Rolf Rendtorff is recorded as male[19].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's family name is recorded as Rendtorff[21].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's given name is recorded as Rolf[22].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Rolf Rendtorff'}[24].
  • Rolf Rendtorff's sibling is recorded as Trutz Rendtorff[25].

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Origins and Family

Rolf Rendtorff was born in Preetz[2]. He was born on May 10, 1925[3]. His father was Heinrich Rendtorff[10].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[14], a campus university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1734[28], headquartered in Göttingen[29]; Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1386[32], headquartered in Heidelberg[33]; and Kiel University[16], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1665[36], headquartered in Kiel[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Heidelberg University[12], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1386[40], headquartered in Heidelberg[41] and Q62033188[13].

Recognition

Rolf Rendtorff received the Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[17].

Personal Life

Rolf Rendtorff's religion is recorded as Protestant church[18].

Death and Burial

Rolf Rendtorff died on April 1, 2014[5]. He passed away in Heidelberg[4].

Why It Matters

Rolf Rendtorff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (37 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42]

FAQs

Where was Rolf Rendtorff born?

Rolf Rendtorff was born in Preetz[2].

Where did Rolf Rendtorff die?

Rolf Rendtorff died in Heidelberg[4].

Who were Rolf Rendtorff's parents?

Rolf Rendtorff's father was Heinrich Rendtorff[10].

What did Rolf Rendtorff do for work?

Rolf Rendtorff worked as theologian[6], pedagogue[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Rolf Rendtorff go to school?

Rolf Rendtorff was educated at University of Göttingen[14], Heidelberg University[15], and Kiel University[16].

What awards did Rolf Rendtorff receive?

Honors received include Buber-Rosenzweig-Medal[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  16. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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