Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff

German classical philologist (1848-1931)
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Summary

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was born on December 22, 1848[1], in Markowice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[2]. He died in Berlin[3]. He worked as a classical philologist[4], university teacher[5], politician[6], translator[7], and hellenist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,329 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Poland[10]
  • Father: Arnold von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[11]
  • Spouse: Marie Mommsen[12]
  • Child: Tycho von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[13], Dorothea Hiller von Gaertringen[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[15], Germany[16]
  • Occupation: philologist[17]
  • Field of work: classics[18], classical philology[19], Greek[20], epigraphy[21]
  • Position held: member of the Prussian House of Lords[22], Geheimrat[23]
  • Employer: University of Greifswald[24], Frederick William University Berlin[25], University of Göttingen[26], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27]
  • Educated at: University of Bonn[28], Landesschule Pforta[29], Frederick William University Berlin[30], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[31]
  • Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[33], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[34], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[35], honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[36], Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[37]
  • Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[38], Academy of Science for Public Utility[39], Austrian Academy of Sciences[40], German Archaeological Institute[41], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[42], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[43], Russian Academy of Sciences[44], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[45], Academy of Sciences of the USSR[46], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[47], Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[48], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[49], Hungarian Academy of Sciences[50], Royal Society of Arts and Sciences in Gothenburg[51]
  • Sex or gender: male[52]
  • Family: Möllendorf[53]
  • Doctoral student: Walther Kranz[54], Luise Reinhard[55], Werner Peek[56]
  • Commons category: Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[57]
  • Archives at: Göttingen State and University Library[58], Hamburg State and University Library Carl von Ossietzky[59]
  • Cause of death: cancer[60]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[61], habilitation[62]

Why It Matters

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 79 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

His notable doctoral advisees include Walther Kranz[65].

FAQs

Where was Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff born?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's place of birth was Markowice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[2].

Where did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff die?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff passed away in Berlin[3].

Who were Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's parents?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's father was Arnold von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[11].

Who was Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff married to?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's spouses include Marie Mommsen[12].

What did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff do for work?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff worked as a classical philologist[4], university teacher[5], politician[6], translator[7], and hellenist[8].

Where did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff go to school?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was educated at University of Bonn[28], Landesschule Pforta[29], Frederick William University Berlin[30], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[31].

What awards did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[33], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[34], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[35].

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  2. [63] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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