Werner Jaeger

German-American classical philologist (1888-1961)
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Werner Jaeger
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Werner Jaeger

Summary

Werner Jaeger is a human[1]. His place of birth was Lobberich[2]. He was born on July 30, 1888[3]. He died in Cambridge[4]. He died on October 19, 1961[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], hellenist[8], and philosopher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Werner Jaeger was born in Lobberich[2].
  • Werner Jaeger passed away in Cambridge[4].
  • Werner Jaeger was born on July 30, 1888[3].
  • Werner Jaeger died on October 19, 1961[5].
  • Werner Jaeger held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Werner Jaeger held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Werner Jaeger's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Werner Jaeger's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Werner Jaeger's professions included hellenist[8].
  • Werner Jaeger's professions included philosopher[9].
  • Werner Jaeger's field of work was classical philology[13].
  • Werner Jaeger's field of work was ancient Greek literature[14].
  • Werner Jaeger's field of work was philosophy[15].
  • Werner Jaeger was employed by Harvard University[16].
  • Werner Jaeger was employed by Kiel University[17].
  • Among Werner Jaeger's employers was University of Basel[18].
  • Werner Jaeger was employed by University of Chicago[19].
  • Werner Jaeger was employed by Frederick William University Berlin[20].
  • Werner Jaeger was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21].
  • Werner Jaeger was educated at University of Marburg[22].
  • Werner Jaeger was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[23].
  • Werner Jaeger was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • A notable student of Werner Jaeger was Wolfgang Schadewaldt[25].
  • Werner Jaeger received the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26].
  • Werner Jaeger received the Preis der Charlotten-Stiftung für Philologie[27].

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Origins and Family

Werner Jaeger was born in Lobberich[2]. He was born on July 30, 1888[3].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[22], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1527[30], headquartered in Marburg[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[23], a university[32], in Prussia[33], founded in 1828[34]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1809[37], headquartered in Berlin[38]. Werner Jaeger studied under Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], hellenist[8], and philosopher[9]. Fields of work include classical philology[13], an academic discipline[40]; ancient Greek literature[14], a sub-set of literature[41]; and philosophy[15], an academic discipline[42]. Employers include Harvard University[16], a private university[43], in United States[44], founded in 1636[45], headquartered in Cambridge[46]; Kiel University[17], a public university[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1665[49], headquartered in Kiel[50]; University of Basel[18], a public research university[51], in Switzerland[52], founded in 1460[53], headquartered in Basel[54]; University of Chicago[19], a private university[55], in United States[56], founded in 1890[57], headquartered in Chicago[58]; Frederick William University Berlin[20], a university[59], in Prussia[60], founded in 1828[61]; and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[21], a comprehensive university[62], in Germany[63], founded in 1809[64], headquartered in Berlin[65]. A notable student of Werner Jaeger was Wolfgang Schadewaldt[25]. Doctoral students include Friedrich Solmsen[66] and Wolfgang Seyfarth[67].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], a civil decoration[68], in Prussia[69], founded in 1842[70]; Preis der Charlotten-Stiftung für Philologie[27], a scholarship[71], founded in 1874[72]; honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[73], an award[74], in United Kingdom[75]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[76], an award[77], in United Kingdom[78]; honorary doctor of Harvard University[79], an award[80], in United States[81]; and Commander of the Order of the Redeemer[82], a grade of an order[83], in Greece[84], founded in 1833[85].

Death and Burial

Werner Jaeger died on October 19, 1961[5]. He died in Cambridge[4].

Why It Matters

Werner Jaeger ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (440 views/month, #7,247 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]

His notable doctoral advisees include Friedrich Solmsen[88], a classical philologist[89], 1904–1989[90], of United States[91], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[92], specialised in classics[93].

FAQs

Where was Werner Jaeger born?

Werner Jaeger was born in Lobberich[2].

Where did Werner Jaeger die?

Werner Jaeger died in Cambridge[4].

What did Werner Jaeger do for work?

Werner Jaeger worked as classical philologist[6], university teacher[7], hellenist[8], and philosopher[9].

Where did Werner Jaeger go to school?

Werner Jaeger was educated at University of Marburg[22], Frederick William University Berlin[23], and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].

What awards did Werner Jaeger receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[26], Preis der Charlotten-Stiftung für Philologie[27], honorary doctor of the University of Manchester[73], and honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[76].

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