Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff

German classical philologist (1848-1931)
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Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff

Summary

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff is a human[1]. He was born in Markowice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on December 22, 1848[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on September 25, 1931[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and translator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was born in Markowice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[2].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was born on December 22, 1848[3].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff died on September 25, 1931[5].
  • Burial took place at Poland[11].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's father was Arnold von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[12].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was married to Marie Mommsen[13].
  • A child of Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was Tycho von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[14].
  • A child of Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was Dorothea Hiller von Gaertringen[15].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[16].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff worked as a politician[8].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff worked as a translator[9].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's field of work was classics[18].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[19].
  • Among Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's employers was University of Greifswald[20].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was employed by University of Göttingen[22].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's education included a stint at University of Bonn[24].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's education included a stint at Landesschule Pforta[25].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[26].
  • Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was born in Markowice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on December 22, 1848[3]. His father was Arnold von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[12].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[24], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; Landesschule Pforta[25], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1543[34]; Frederick William University Berlin[26], a university[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1828[37]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27], a comprehensive university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1809[40], headquartered in Berlin[41]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[42] and habilitation[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and translator[9]. Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's field of work was classics[18]. Employers include University of Greifswald[20], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1456[46]; Frederick William University Berlin[21], a university[47], in Prussia[48], founded in 1828[49]; University of Göttingen[22], a campus university[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1734[52], headquartered in Göttingen[53]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1809[56], headquartered in Berlin[57]. He held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[19]. A notable student of him was Werner Jaeger[58]. Doctoral students include Walther Kranz[59], Luise Reinhard[60], and Werner Peek[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[62], a civil decoration[63], in Prussia[64], founded in 1842[65]; Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[66], an award[67], in Germany[68]; Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[69], an award[70], in Switzerland[71]; Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[72], an order[73], in Germany[74], founded in 1980[75]; honorary doctorate of the University of Oslo[76]; and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[77].

Personal Life

Among Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's spouses was Marie Mommsen[13]. Children include Tycho von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[14], a classical philologist[78], 1885–1914[79], of Kingdom of Prussia[80] and Dorothea Hiller von Gaertringen[15], a translator[81], 1879–1972[82], of Germany[83].

Death and Burial

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff died on September 25, 1931[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was cancer[84]. Burial took place at Poland[11].

Why It Matters

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (214 views/month, #7,251 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[85] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[86]

His notable doctoral advisees include Walther Kranz[87].

FAQs

Where was Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff born?

Born in Markowice, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship[2], Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff…

Where did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff die?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's parents?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's father was Arnold von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[12].

Who was Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff married to?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff's spouses include Marie Mommsen[13].

What did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff do for work?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], politician[8], and translator[9].

Where did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff go to school?

Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff was educated at University of Bonn[24], Landesschule Pforta[25], Frederick William University Berlin[26], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[27].

What awards did Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[62], Honorary doctor of the Humboldt University of Berlin[66], Honorary doctorate from the University of Geneva[69], and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[72].

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    Position held member of the Prussian House of Lords
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