Rudolf Pfeiffer

German classical philologist (1889–1979)
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Rudolf Pfeiffer

Summary

Rudolf Pfeiffer is a human[1]. Born in Augsburg[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1889[3]. He died in Dachau[4]. He died on May 5, 1979[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6], classical philologist[7], hellenist[8], and literary historian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Augsburg[2], Rudolf Pfeiffer…
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer passed away in Dachau[4].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer was born on September 20, 1889[3].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer died on May 5, 1979[5].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer worked as a university teacher[6].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's professions included hellenist[8].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer worked as a literary historian[9].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's field of work was classical philology[12].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's field of work was library science[13].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's field of work was ancient Greek literature[14].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's field of work was history of literature[15].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer received the Bavarian Order of Merit[18].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer received the honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[19].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer received the Kenyon Medal[20].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer received the honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[21].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer was a member of German Archaeological Institute[23].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer was a member of Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[25].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer is recorded as male[26].
  • Rudolf Pfeiffer's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf Pfeiffer was born in Augsburg[2]. He was born on September 20, 1889[3].

Education

Rudolf Pfeiffer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6], classical philologist[7], hellenist[8], and literary historian[9]. Fields of work include classical philology[12], an academic discipline[29]; library science[13], an academic discipline[30]; ancient Greek literature[14], a sub-set of literature[31]; and history of literature[15], an academic discipline[32]. Among Rudolf Pfeiffer's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[18], an order of merit[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1957[35]; honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[19], an award[36], in Austria[37], founded in 1650[38]; Kenyon Medal[20], an award[39], in United Kingdom[40]; and honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[21], an award[41], in Greece[42].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Pfeiffer died on May 5, 1979[5]. He passed away in Dachau[4].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Pfeiffer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Pfeiffer born?

Rudolf Pfeiffer was born in Augsburg[2].

Where did Rudolf Pfeiffer die?

Rudolf Pfeiffer passed away in Dachau[4].

What did Rudolf Pfeiffer do for work?

Rudolf Pfeiffer worked as university teacher[6], classical philologist[7], hellenist[8], and literary historian[9].

Where did Rudolf Pfeiffer go to school?

Rudolf Pfeiffer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[17].

What awards did Rudolf Pfeiffer receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[18], honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[19], Kenyon Medal[20], and honorary doctor of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . geschichte.univie.ac.at. geschichte.univie.ac.at. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [28] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation university teacher, classical philologist, hellenist +1
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