Theodor Gaster

American biblical scholar (1906–1992)
Person human Q7781585
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Theodor Gaster

Summary

Theodor Gaster is a human[1]. Born in London[2], he… he was born on +1906-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on +1992-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an archaeologist[6] and assyriologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Gaster's place of birth was London[2].
  • Theodor Gaster passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Theodor Gaster was born on +1906-07-21T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Theodor Gaster died on +1992-02-02T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Theodor Gaster's father was Moses Gaster[9].
  • Theodor Gaster held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Theodor Gaster worked as an archaeologist[6].
  • Theodor Gaster's professions included assyriologist[7].
  • Theodor Gaster was employed by New York University[11].
  • Theodor Gaster was employed by Barnard College[12].
  • Among Theodor Gaster's employers was Columbia University[13].
  • Theodor Gaster was educated at University of London[14].
  • Theodor Gaster was educated at Columbia University[15].
  • Theodor Gaster received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].
  • Theodor Gaster is recorded as male[17].
  • Theodor Gaster's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Theodor Gaster's signature is recorded as Gaster's Dead Sea Scrolls inscription to Housepian Dobkin.jpg[19].
  • Theodor Gaster's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109211195[20].
  • Theodor Gaster's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 85164620[21].
  • Theodor Gaster's GND ID is recorded as 121993922[22].
  • Theodor Gaster's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n79065608[23].
  • Theodor Gaster's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12401707q[24].
  • Theodor Gaster's IdRef ID is recorded as 033118507[25].
  • Theodor Gaster's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA0252947X[26].
  • Theodor Gaster's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00440606[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in London[2], Theodor Gaster… he was born on +1906-07-21T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Moses Gaster[9].

Education

Educated at University of London[14], a university[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1836[30], headquartered in London[31] and Columbia University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1754[34], headquartered in Manhattan[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archaeologist[6] and assyriologist[7]. Employers include New York University[11], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1831[38], headquartered in New York City[39]; Barnard College[12], a liberal arts college[40], in United States[41], founded in 1889[42]; and Columbia University[13], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1754[45], headquartered in Manhattan[46].

Recognition

Theodor Gaster received the Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

Death and Burial

Theodor Gaster died on +1992-02-02T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Philadelphia[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Gaster ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Gaster born?

Born in London[2], Theodor Gaster…

Where did Theodor Gaster die?

Theodor Gaster passed away in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Theodor Gaster's parents?

Theodor Gaster's father was Moses Gaster[9].

What did Theodor Gaster do for work?

Theodor Gaster worked as archaeologist[6] and assyriologist[7].

Where did Theodor Gaster go to school?

Theodor Gaster was educated at University of London[14] and Columbia University[15].

What awards did Theodor Gaster receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Freebase Data Dumps. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . nytimes.com. nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Freebase Data Dumps. Retrieved . jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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