Theodor von Sickel

Austrian historian (1826-1908)
Person human Q66729
Theodor von Sickel
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Theodor von Sickel

Summary

Theodor von Sickel is a human[1]. He was born in Aken (Elbe)[2]. He was born on December 18, 1826[3]. He passed away in Merano[4]. He died on April 21, 1908[5]. He worked as an essayist[6], medievalist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and archivist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Aken (Elbe)[2], Theodor von Sickel…
  • Theodor von Sickel passed away in Merano[4].
  • Theodor von Sickel was born on December 18, 1826[3].
  • Theodor von Sickel died on April 21, 1908[5].
  • Among Theodor von Sickel's spouses was Anna von Sickel[12].
  • Theodor von Sickel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Theodor von Sickel worked as an essayist[6].
  • Theodor von Sickel worked as a medievalist[7].
  • Theodor von Sickel's professions included writer[8].
  • Theodor von Sickel's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Theodor von Sickel worked as an archivist[10].
  • Theodor von Sickel worked as a politician[14].
  • Theodor von Sickel's field of work was history[15].
  • Theodor von Sickel held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[16].
  • Theodor von Sickel was employed by University of Vienna[17].
  • Theodor von Sickel's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].
  • Theodor von Sickel received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19].
  • Theodor von Sickel received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20].
  • Theodor von Sickel was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21].
  • Theodor von Sickel was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Theodor von Sickel was a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[23].
  • Theodor von Sickel was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[24].
  • Theodor von Sickel was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[25].
  • Theodor von Sickel was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[26].
  • Theodor von Sickel is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor von Sickel's place of birth was Aken (Elbe)[2]. He was born on December 18, 1826[3].

Education

Theodor von Sickel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include essayist[6], medievalist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], archivist[10], and politician[14]. Theodor von Sickel's field of work was history[15]. Among his employers was University of Vienna[17]. He held the position of Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19], a civil decoration[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1842[30] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20], an order[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1980[33].

Personal Life

Among Theodor von Sickel's spouses was Anna von Sickel[12].

Death and Burial

Theodor von Sickel died on April 21, 1908[5]. He died in Merano[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor von Sickel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Theodor von Sickel born?

Born in Aken (Elbe)[2], Theodor von Sickel…

Where did Theodor von Sickel die?

Theodor von Sickel passed away in Merano[4].

Who was Theodor von Sickel married to?

Theodor von Sickel's spouses include Anna von Sickel[12].

What did Theodor von Sickel do for work?

Theodor von Sickel worked as essayist[6], medievalist[7], writer[8], university teacher[9], and archivist[10].

Where did Theodor von Sickel go to school?

Theodor von Sickel was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[18].

What awards did Theodor von Sickel receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[19] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Austrian Parliament personal database. wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . Austrian Parliament personal database. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . cs.isabart.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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Prussia
    Employer University of Vienna
    Member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony, Hungarian Academy of Sciences, Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities +6
    Described by source Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary, Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
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