Theodor Waitz

Summary

Theodor Waitz was born on March 17, 1821^[1], in Gotha^[2]. He died on May 21, 1864^[3], in Marburg^[4]. He worked as an anthropologist^[5], psychologist^[6], writer^[7], university teacher^[8], and pedagogue^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Country of citizenship: Germany^[11]
• Native language: German^[12]
• Occupation: philologist^[13], philosopher^[14]
• Field of work: psychology^[15], anthropology^[16]
• Employer: University of Marburg^[17]
• Educated at: Leipzig University^[18], Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[19]
• Sex or gender: male^[20]
• Commons category: Theodor Waitz^[21]
• Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy^[22]
• Family name: Waitz^[23]
• Given name: Theodor^[24]
• Professorship: professor^[25]
• Described by source: Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary^[27], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition^[28], Otto's encyclopedia^[29], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)^[30], Library of the World's Best Literature^[31], The American Cyclopædia^[32]
• Languages spoken, written or signed: German^[33]
• Birth name: Franz Theodor Waitz^[34]
• Name in native language: Theodor Waitz^[35]
• Writing language: German^[36]

Why It Matters

Theodor Waitz has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[37] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[38]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Waitz born?

Theodor Waitz's place of birth was Gotha^[2].

Where did Theodor Waitz die?

Theodor Waitz died in Marburg^[4].

What did Theodor Waitz do for work?

Theodor Waitz worked as an anthropologist^[5], psychologist^[6], writer^[7], university teacher^[8], and pedagogue^[9].

Where did Theodor Waitz go to school?

Theodor Waitz was educated at Leipzig University^[18] and Friedrich Schiller University Jena^[19].