Theodor Bergk

German classical philologist (1812–1881)
Person human Q77598
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Theodor Bergk

Summary

Theodor Bergk is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1812[3]. He passed away in Bad Ragaz[4]. He died on July 20, 1881[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], politician[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Bergk was born in Leipzig[2].
  • Theodor Bergk died in Bad Ragaz[4].
  • Theodor Bergk was born on May 22, 1812[3].
  • Theodor Bergk was born on January 1, 1812[12].
  • Theodor Bergk died on July 20, 1881[5].
  • Theodor Bergk died on January 1, 1881[13].
  • Theodor Bergk's father was Johann Adam Bergk[14].
  • Theodor Bergk's mother was Q136190689[15].
  • Theodor Bergk held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Theodor Bergk's professions included linguist[6].
  • Theodor Bergk's professions included politician[7].
  • Theodor Bergk worked as a classical philologist[8].
  • Theodor Bergk's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Theodor Bergk worked as a writer[10].
  • Theodor Bergk's field of work was philologist[17].
  • Theodor Bergk's field of work was publisher[18].
  • Theodor Bergk held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[19].
  • Among Theodor Bergk's employers was University of Freiburg[20].
  • Theodor Bergk was employed by University of Marburg[21].
  • Among Theodor Bergk's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22].
  • Theodor Bergk's education included a stint at Leipzig University[23].
  • Theodor Bergk's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[24].
  • Theodor Bergk was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Theodor Bergk was a member of German Archaeological Institute[26].
  • Theodor Bergk was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Bergk was born in Leipzig[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 22, 1812[3] and January 1, 1812[12]. His father was Johann Adam Bergk[14]. His mother was Q136190689[15].

Education

Educated at Leipzig University[23], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1409[30], headquartered in Leipzig[31] and Thomasschule zu Leipzig[24], a school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1212[34]. Theodor Bergk earned the academic degree of doctorate[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], politician[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10]. Fields of work include philologist[17], an academic profession[36] and publisher[18], a profession[37]. Employers include University of Freiburg[20], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1457[40], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[41]; University of Marburg[21], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1527[44], headquartered in Marburg[45]; and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[22], a public university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1502[48], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[49]. Theodor Bergk held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[19].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 20, 1881[5] and January 1, 1881[13]. Theodor Bergk passed away in Bad Ragaz[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Bergk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Bergk born?

Theodor Bergk was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Theodor Bergk die?

Theodor Bergk died in Bad Ragaz[4].

Who were Theodor Bergk's parents?

Theodor Bergk's father was Johann Adam Bergk[14]. Theodor Bergk's mother was Q136190689[15].

What did Theodor Bergk do for work?

Theodor Bergk worked as linguist[6], politician[7], classical philologist[8], university teacher[9], and writer[10].

Where did Theodor Bergk go to school?

Theodor Bergk was educated at Leipzig University[23] and Thomasschule zu Leipzig[24].

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  22. [35] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [12] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [13] . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [51] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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