Theodor Frings

German teacher, writer and linguist (1886-1968)
Person human Q95252
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Theodor Frings

Summary

Theodor Frings is a human[1]. His place of birth was Dülken[2]. He was born on July 23, 1886[3]. He died in Leipzig[4]. He died on June 6, 1968[5]. He worked as a writer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], and secondary school teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dülken[2], Theodor Frings…
  • Theodor Frings died in Leipzig[4].
  • Theodor Frings was born on July 23, 1886[3].
  • Theodor Frings died on June 6, 1968[5].
  • Theodor Frings was married to Hedwig Frings[11].
  • A child of Theodor Frings was Dietmar Frings[12].
  • Theodor Frings held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Theodor Frings worked as a writer[6].
  • Theodor Frings's professions included linguist[7].
  • Theodor Frings's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Theodor Frings worked as a secondary school teacher[9].
  • Theodor Frings was employed by University of Bonn[14].
  • Among Theodor Frings's employers was Leipzig University[15].
  • Theodor Frings was educated at University of Marburg[16].
  • Theodor Frings received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[17].
  • Theodor Frings received the Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[18].
  • Theodor Frings received the National Prize of East Germany[19].
  • Theodor Frings was a member of German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[20].
  • Theodor Frings was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[21].
  • Theodor Frings was a member of Koninklijke Academie voor Nederlandse Taal- en Letterkunde[22].
  • Theodor Frings was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[23].
  • Theodor Frings was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[24].
  • Theodor Frings was a member of Romanian Academy[25].
  • Theodor Frings is recorded as male[26].
  • Theodor Frings's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Frings was born in Dülken[2]. He was born on July 23, 1886[3].

Education

Theodor Frings's education included a stint at University of Marburg[16]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], and secondary school teacher[9]. Employers include University of Bonn[14], a public research university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1818[31], headquartered in Bonn[32] and Leipzig University[15], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1409[35], headquartered in Leipzig[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[17], a grade of an order[37], in German Democratic Republic[38]; Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[18], a title of honor[39], in German Democratic Republic[40], founded in 1952[41]; and National Prize of East Germany[19], a national award[42], in German Democratic Republic[43], founded in 1949[44].

Personal Life

Among Theodor Frings's spouses was Hedwig Frings[11]. A child of him was Dietmar Frings[12].

Death and Burial

Theodor Frings died on June 6, 1968[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Frings ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45]

His notable doctoral advisees include Herbert Hupka[46], a politician[47], 1915–2006[48], of Germany[49], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[50].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Frings born?

Theodor Frings was born in Dülken[2].

Where did Theodor Frings die?

Theodor Frings passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who was Theodor Frings married to?

Theodor Frings's spouses include Hedwig Frings[11].

What did Theodor Frings do for work?

Theodor Frings worked as writer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], and secondary school teacher[9].

Where did Theodor Frings go to school?

Theodor Frings was educated at University of Marburg[16].

What awards did Theodor Frings receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[17], Hervorragender Wissenschaftler des Volkes[18], and National Prize of East Germany[19].

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  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, linguist, university teacher +1
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Hermann Frings
    Occupation writer, linguist, university teacher +1
    Place of death Leipzig
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