Theodor Storm

German writer (1817–1888)
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Theodor Storm

Summary

Theodor Storm is a human[1]. Born in Husum[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1817[3]. He passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4]. He died on July 4, 1888[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,821 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Storm's place of birth was Husum[2].
  • Theodor Storm passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4].
  • Theodor Storm was born on September 14, 1817[3].
  • Theodor Storm died on July 4, 1888[5].
  • Theodor Storm's father was Johann Kasimir Storm[12].
  • Theodor Storm's mother was Q136158791[13].
  • Theodor Storm was married to Q136158796[14].
  • Theodor Storm was married to Q136158851[15].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Hans Storm[16].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Ernst Storm[17].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Karl Storm[18].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Q136158835[19].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Q136158837[20].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Q136158840[21].
  • Theodor Storm held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[22].
  • Theodor Storm held citizenship in Duchy of Schleswig[23].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included poet[6].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included novelist[7].
  • Theodor Storm worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included writer[9].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included jurist[10].
  • Theodor Storm worked as a librettist[24].
  • Theodor Storm's education included a stint at Kiel University[25].
  • Theodor Storm's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26].
  • Theodor Storm was educated at Hermann Tast School[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Storm's place of birth was Husum[2]. He was born on September 14, 1817[3]. His father was Johann Kasimir Storm[12]. His mother was Q136158791[13].

Education

Educated at Kiel University[25], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1665[30], headquartered in Kiel[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; Hermann Tast School[27], a school[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1527[38]; and Katharineum[39], a gymnasium[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1531[42].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], jurist[10], and librettist[24]. A notable student of Theodor Storm was Ferdinand Tönnies[43].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Rider on the White Horse[44], a literary work[45] and Q1216409[46], a literary work[47]. Things named for Theodor Storm include 12182 Storm[48], an asteroid[49].

Recognition

Theodor Storm received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[50].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q136158796[14] and Q136158851[15]. Children include Hans Storm[16], a physician[51], 1848–1886[52], of Germany[53]; Ernst Storm[17], a jurist[54], 1851–1913[55]; Karl Storm[18], a music teacher[56], 1853–1899[57]; Q136158835[19]; Q136158837[20]; and Q136158840[21]. Theodor Storm's religion is recorded as atheism[58].

Death and Burial

Theodor Storm died on July 4, 1888[5]. He passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[59].

Why It Matters

Theodor Storm ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,821 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

Works attributed to him include The Rider on the White Horse[62], a literary work[63] and Immensee[64], a literary work[65]. Entities named for him include 12182 Storm[48], an asteroid[49].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Storm born?

Theodor Storm's place of birth was Husum[2].

Where did Theodor Storm die?

Theodor Storm passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4].

Who were Theodor Storm's parents?

Theodor Storm's father was Johann Kasimir Storm[12]. Theodor Storm's mother was Q136158791[13].

Who was Theodor Storm married to?

Theodor Storm's spouses include Q136158796[14] and Q136158851[15].

What did Theodor Storm do for work?

Theodor Storm worked as poet[6], novelist[7], lawyer[8], writer[9], and jurist[10].

Where did Theodor Storm go to school?

Theodor Storm was educated at Kiel University[25], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[26], Hermann Tast School[27], and Katharineum[39].

What awards did Theodor Storm receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[50].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . CERL Thesaurus. wikidata.org.
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  19. [6] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [9] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [58] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [50] ↑ . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  27. [59] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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