Wilhelm Hartke

German historian of religion, theologian and classical philologist (1879-1966)
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Summary

Wilhelm Hartke was born on September 18, 1879[1], in Fürstenau[2]. He died on April 8, 1966[3], in East Berlin[4]. He worked as a historian of religion[5], theologian[6], classical philologist[7], teacher[8], and historian[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Child: Werner Hartke[11], Wolfgang Hartke[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Field of work: education policy[14], classical philology[15], Apostolic Age[16], theology[17], history of religions[18]
  • Employer: Ministry of Education of the German Democratic Republic[19]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[20], University of Bonn[21], Frederick William University Berlin[22]
  • Doctoral advisor: Franz Bücheler[23]
  • Member of: European Union[24], resistance during World War II[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Christianity[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Member of political party: Socialist Unity Party of Germany[28], Social Democratic Party of Germany[29]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[30]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[31]
  • Family name: Hartke[32]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[33]
  • Academic major: classical philology[34], religious studies[35]
  • Work location: Berlin[36], Bonn[37]
  • Student of: Erwin Rohde[38], Ulrich von Wilamowitz-Moellendorff[39], Hermann Diels[40], Hermann Usener[41], Franz Bücheler[42]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[43], Latin[44], Ancient Greek[45]
  • Assessment: Staatsexamen[46]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Hartke born?

Wilhelm Hartke was born in Fürstenau[2].

Where did Wilhelm Hartke die?

Wilhelm Hartke passed away in East Berlin[4].

What did Wilhelm Hartke do for work?

Wilhelm Hartke worked as a historian of religion[5], theologian[6], classical philologist[7], teacher[8], and historian[9].

Where did Wilhelm Hartke go to school?

Wilhelm Hartke was educated at Heidelberg University[20], University of Bonn[21], and Frederick William University Berlin[22].

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  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  28. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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