Walther von Wartburg

Swiss philologist and lexicographer (1888–1971)
Person human Q124348
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Walther von Wartburg

Summary

Walther von Wartburg is a human[1]. Born in Riedholz[2], he… he was born on May 18, 1888[3]. He passed away in Basel[4]. He died on August 15, 1971[5]. He worked as a lexicographer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], philologist[9], and romanist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Riedholz[2], Walther von Wartburg…
  • Walther von Wartburg died in Basel[4].
  • Walther von Wartburg was born on May 18, 1888[3].
  • Walther von Wartburg died on August 15, 1971[5].
  • Walther von Wartburg held citizenship in Switzerland[12].
  • Walther von Wartburg worked as a lexicographer[6].
  • Walther von Wartburg's professions included linguist[7].
  • Walther von Wartburg's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Walther von Wartburg's professions included philologist[9].
  • Walther von Wartburg worked as a romanist[10].
  • Walther von Wartburg's field of work was Romance studies[13].
  • Among Walther von Wartburg's employers was Leipzig University[14].
  • Walther von Wartburg was employed by University of Bern[15].
  • Walther von Wartburg was employed by University of Basel[16].
  • Among Walther von Wartburg's employers was University of Lausanne[17].
  • Walther von Wartburg's education included a stint at University of Bern[18].
  • Walther von Wartburg was educated at University of Zurich[19].
  • Walther von Wartburg was educated at University of Florence[20].
  • Walther von Wartburg was educated at Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].
  • A notable work attributed to Walther von Wartburg is Französisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch[22].
  • Walther von Wartburg received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23].
  • Walther von Wartburg received the Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24].
  • Walther von Wartburg received the honorary degree of the University of Leeds[25].
  • Walther von Wartburg received the Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26].
  • Walther von Wartburg received the honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Walther von Wartburg was born in Riedholz[2]. He was born on May 18, 1888[3].

Education

Educated at University of Bern[18], a comprehensive university[28], in Switzerland[29], founded in 1834[30], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[31]; University of Zurich[19], a university[32], in Switzerland[33], founded in 1833[34], headquartered in Zurich[35]; University of Florence[20], a university[36], in Italy[37], founded in 1321[38], headquartered in Florence[39]; and Faculty of Arts of Paris[21], a faculty[40], in France[41], founded in 1808[42]. Walther von Wartburg earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy[43].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lexicographer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], philologist[9], and romanist[10]. Walther von Wartburg's field of work was Romance studies[13]. Employers include Leipzig University[14], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1409[46], headquartered in Leipzig[47]; University of Bern[15], a comprehensive university[48], in Switzerland[49], founded in 1834[50], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[51]; University of Basel[16], a public research university[52], in Switzerland[53], founded in 1460[54], headquartered in Basel[55]; and University of Lausanne[17], a public university[56], in Switzerland[57], founded in 1537[58].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Walther von Wartburg is Französisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], a civil decoration[59], in Prussia[60], founded in 1842[61]; Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24], an award[62], in Switzerland[63]; honorary degree of the University of Leeds[25], an award[64], in United Kingdom[65]; Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26], a grade of an order[66], in Spain[67]; and honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[27], an award[68], in France[69].

Personal Life

Walther von Wartburg's religion is recorded as Catholicism[70].

Death and Burial

Walther von Wartburg died on August 15, 1971[5]. He died in Basel[4].

Why It Matters

Walther von Wartburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[71] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[72]

Works attributed to him include Französisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch[73], an etymological dictionary[74], founded in 1922[75].

FAQs

Where was Walther von Wartburg born?

Walther von Wartburg's place of birth was Riedholz[2].

Where did Walther von Wartburg die?

Walther von Wartburg died in Basel[4].

What did Walther von Wartburg do for work?

Walther von Wartburg worked as lexicographer[6], linguist[7], university teacher[8], philologist[9], and romanist[10].

Where did Walther von Wartburg go to school?

Walther von Wartburg was educated at University of Bern[18], University of Zurich[19], University of Florence[20], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[21].

What awards did Walther von Wartburg receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[23], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[24], honorary degree of the University of Leeds[25], and Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[26].

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