Theodor Benfey

German philologist (1809-1881)
Person human Q76162
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Theodor Benfey

Summary

Theodor Benfey is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nörten-Hardenberg[2]. He was born on January 28, 1809[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on June 26, 1881[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Benfey's place of birth was Nörten-Hardenberg[2].
  • Theodor Benfey passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Theodor Benfey was born on January 28, 1809[3].
  • Theodor Benfey was born on 1809[10].
  • Theodor Benfey died on June 26, 1881[5].
  • Theodor Benfey died on 1881[11].
  • Theodor Benfey held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Theodor Benfey's professions included philologist[6].
  • Theodor Benfey's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Theodor Benfey worked as a translator[8].
  • Theodor Benfey's field of work was Indology[13].
  • Theodor Benfey was employed by University of Göttingen[14].
  • Theodor Benfey was educated at University of Göttingen[15].
  • A notable student of Theodor Benfey was Josef Budenz[16].
  • Theodor Benfey received the Volney Prize[17].
  • Theodor Benfey was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Theodor Benfey was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[19].
  • Theodor Benfey was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Theodor Benfey was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Theodor Benfey is recorded as male[22].
  • Theodor Benfey's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Theodor Benfey's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Benfey[24].
  • Theodor Benfey's archives at is recorded as Göttingen State and University Library[25].
  • Theodor Benfey's given name is recorded as Theodor[26].
  • Theodor Benfey's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Theodor Benfey[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Benfey's place of birth was Nörten-Hardenberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include January 28, 1809[3] and 1809[10].

Education

Theodor Benfey's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8]. Theodor Benfey's field of work was Indology[13]. Among his employers was University of Göttingen[14]. A notable student of him was Josef Budenz[16].

Recognition

Theodor Benfey received the Volney Prize[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 26, 1881[5] and 1881[11]. Theodor Benfey passed away in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Benfey ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Benfey born?

Theodor Benfey's place of birth was Nörten-Hardenberg[2].

Where did Theodor Benfey die?

Theodor Benfey died in Göttingen[4].

What did Theodor Benfey do for work?

Theodor Benfey worked as philologist[6], university teacher[7], and translator[8].

Where did Theodor Benfey go to school?

Theodor Benfey was educated at University of Göttingen[15].

What awards did Theodor Benfey receive?

Honors received include Volney Prize[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Q24943338. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q24345126. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Benfey, Theodor. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . Q24943338. wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Q24943338. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Q24345126. wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [16] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philologist, university teacher, translator
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Student Josef Budenz
    Instance of
    Sibling Rudolf Benfey
    Field of work Indology
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