Walther Eichrodt

German theologian (1890–1978)
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Walther Eichrodt

Summary

Walther Eichrodt is a human[1]. He was born in Gernsbach[2]. He was born on +1890-08-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on +1978-05-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walther Eichrodt's place of birth was Gernsbach[2].
  • Walther Eichrodt died in Basel[4].
  • Walther Eichrodt was born on +1890-08-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walther Eichrodt died on +1978-05-20T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walther Eichrodt is buried at Wolfgottesacker[9].
  • Walther Eichrodt held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Walther Eichrodt's professions included theologian[6].
  • Walther Eichrodt worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Walther Eichrodt held the position of rector of the University of Basel[11].
  • Walther Eichrodt was employed by University of Basel[12].
  • Walther Eichrodt received the Burkitt Medal[13].
  • Walther Eichrodt's religion is recorded as Reformed Christianity[14].
  • Walther Eichrodt's religion is recorded as reformed[15].
  • Walther Eichrodt is recorded as male[16].
  • Walther Eichrodt's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Walther Eichrodt's family name is recorded as Eichrodt[18].
  • Walther Eichrodt's given name is recorded as Walther[19].
  • Walther Eichrodt's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Basel[20].
  • Walther Eichrodt's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.)[21].
  • Walther Eichrodt's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Walther Eichrodt's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Walther Eichrodt'}[23].

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Origins and Family

Walther Eichrodt was born in Gernsbach[2]. He was born on +1890-08-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include theologian[6] and university teacher[7]. Walther Eichrodt was employed by University of Basel[12]. He held the position of rector of the University of Basel[11].

Recognition

Walther Eichrodt received the Burkitt Medal[13].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Reformed Christianity[14], a Christian denominational family[24], founded in 1519[25] and reformed[15], in Switzerland[26].

Death and Burial

Walther Eichrodt died on +1978-05-20T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Basel[4]. He is buried at Wolfgottesacker[9].

Why It Matters

Walther Eichrodt ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Walther Eichrodt born?

Walther Eichrodt was born in Gernsbach[2].

Where did Walther Eichrodt die?

Walther Eichrodt passed away in Basel[4].

What did Walther Eichrodt do for work?

Walther Eichrodt worked as theologian[6] and university teacher[7].

What awards did Walther Eichrodt receive?

Honors received include Burkitt Medal[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation (2007 ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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