Wilhelm Capelle

German classical philologist (1871–1961)
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Summary

Wilhelm Capelle was born on August 21, 1871[1], in Hanover[2]. He died on December 8, 1961[3], in Hamburg[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], and secondary school teacher[7]. He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Carl Capelle[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10], Kingdom of Prussia[11]
  • Employer: University of Hamburg[12]
  • Educated at: University of Göttingen[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: German National People's Party[15]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[16]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[17]
  • Work location: Hamburg[18]
  • Student of: Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Name in native language: Wilhelm Capelle[21]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Capelle born?

Wilhelm Capelle was born in Hanover[2].

Where did Wilhelm Capelle die?

Wilhelm Capelle passed away in Hamburg[4].

Who were Wilhelm Capelle's parents?

Wilhelm Capelle's father was Carl Capelle[9].

What did Wilhelm Capelle do for work?

Wilhelm Capelle worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], and secondary school teacher[7].

Where did Wilhelm Capelle go to school?

Wilhelm Capelle was educated at University of Göttingen[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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