Walter Porzig

German university teacher and writer (1895-1961)
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Walter Porzig

Summary

Walter Porzig is a human[1]. He was born in Ronneburg[2]. He was born on March 30, 1895[3]. He passed away in Mainz[4]. He died on October 14, 1961[5]. He worked as a university teacher[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Walter Porzig was born in Ronneburg[2].
  • Walter Porzig passed away in Mainz[4].
  • Walter Porzig was born on March 30, 1895[3].
  • Walter Porzig died on October 14, 1961[5].
  • Walter Porzig is buried at Hauptfriedhof Mainz[8].
  • Walter Porzig's father was Max Porzig[9].
  • Walter Porzig held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Walter Porzig's professions included university teacher[6].
  • Walter Porzig worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Walter Porzig's field of work was philology[11].
  • Walter Porzig's field of work was Indo-European studies[12].
  • Walter Porzig was employed by Leipzig University[13].
  • Among Walter Porzig's employers was University of Bern[14].
  • Walter Porzig was employed by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[15].
  • Walter Porzig was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16].
  • Walter Porzig was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17].
  • Walter Porzig is recorded as male[18].
  • Walter Porzig's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Walter Porzig was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
  • Walter Porzig was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Walter Porzig's family name is recorded as Porzig[22].
  • Walter Porzig's given name is recorded as Walter[23].
  • Walter Porzig's work location is recorded as Jena[24].
  • Walter Porzig's work location is recorded as Mainz[25].
  • Walter Porzig's work location is recorded as Leipzig[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ronneburg[2], Walter Porzig… he was born on March 30, 1895[3]. His father was Max Porzig[9].

Education

Walter Porzig was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17]. He studied under Wilhelm Streitberg[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include university teacher[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. Fields of work include philology[11], an academic discipline[28] and Indo-European studies[12], an academic discipline[29]. Employers include Leipzig University[13], a public university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1409[32], headquartered in Leipzig[33]; University of Bern[14], a comprehensive university[34], in Switzerland[35], founded in 1834[36], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[37]; Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz[15], a public university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1477[40], headquartered in Mainz[41]; and Friedrich Schiller University Jena[16], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1558[44], headquartered in Jena[45].

Personal Life

Walter Porzig was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].

Death and Burial

Walter Porzig died on October 14, 1961[5]. He passed away in Mainz[4]. Burial took place at Hauptfriedhof Mainz[8].

FAQs

Where was Walter Porzig born?

Born in Ronneburg[2], Walter Porzig…

Where did Walter Porzig die?

Walter Porzig died in Mainz[4].

Who were Walter Porzig's parents?

Walter Porzig's father was Max Porzig[9].

What did Walter Porzig do for work?

Walter Porzig worked as university teacher[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

Where did Walter Porzig go to school?

Walter Porzig was educated at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[17].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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