Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl

Writer, philosopher of volkish thought (1823-1897)
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Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl

Summary

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl is a human[1]. He was born in Biebrich[2]. He was born on May 6, 1823[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on November 16, 1897[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], cultural historian[9], and folklorist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Biebrich[2], Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl…
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl passed away in Munich[4].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was born on May 6, 1823[3].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl died on November 16, 1897[5].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl is buried at Alter Nordfriedhof[12].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's father was Q138349083[13].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's mother was Q138349084[14].
  • Among Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's spouses was Antonie Riehl[15].
  • Among Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's spouses was Q55859821[16].
  • A child of Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was Berthold Riehl[17].
  • A child of Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was Q138349102[18].
  • A child of Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was Helene Christine Vogler[19].
  • A child of Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was Elisabeth Ida Riehl[20].
  • A child of Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was Hedwig Antonie Riehl[21].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[22].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl worked as a journalist[6].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's professions included writer[8].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl worked as a cultural historian[9].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl worked as a folklorist[10].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's professions included historian[23].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's field of work was philosophy[24].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl held the position of editor-in-chief[25].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl held the position of honorary professor[26].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl held the position of professor[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was born in Biebrich[2]. He was born on May 6, 1823[3]. His father was Q138349083[13]. His mother was Q138349084[14].

Education

Educated at University of Marburg[28], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1527[31], headquartered in Marburg[32]; University of Tübingen[33], a comprehensive university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1477[36], headquartered in Tübingen[37]; University of Giessen[38], a public university[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1607[41], headquartered in Giessen[42]; and University of Bonn[43], a public research university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1818[46], headquartered in Bonn[47].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], cultural historian[9], folklorist[10], and historian[23]. Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's field of work was philosophy[24]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[48], a public research university[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1472[51], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[52]; Karlsruher Zeitung[53], a newspaper[54], founded in 1758[55]; and Bavarian National Museum[56]. Positions held include editor-in-chief[25], a position[57]; honorary professor[26], an honorary title[58]; professor[27], a title of authority[59]; rector[60], an elective office[61]; Q106887411[62], a title of authority[63], in Germany[64]; and editing staff[65], a profession[66].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[67], ennoblement[68], and Bavarian Order of Merit[69].

Personal Life

Spouses include Antonie Riehl[15] and Q55859821[16], a singer[70], 1824–1894[71]. Children include Berthold Riehl[17], an art historian[72], 1858–1911[73], of Germany[74], specialised in art history[75]; Q138349102[18]; Helene Christine Vogler[19], a painter[76], 1848–1919[77]; Elisabeth Ida Riehl[20], a teacher[78], 1861–1937[79]; and Hedwig Antonie Riehl[21], a music teacher[80], 1867–1947[81].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl died on November 16, 1897[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Alter Nordfriedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,281 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl born?

Born in Biebrich[2], Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl…

Where did Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl die?

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's parents?

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's father was Q138349083[13]. Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's mother was Q138349084[14].

Who was Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl married to?

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl's spouses include Antonie Riehl[15] and Q55859821[16].

What did Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl do for work?

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl worked as journalist[6], university teacher[7], writer[8], cultural historian[9], and folklorist[10].

Where did Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl go to school?

Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl was educated at University of Marburg[28], University of Tübingen[33], University of Giessen[38], and University of Bonn[43].

What awards did Wilhelm Heinrich Riehl receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[67], ennoblement[68], and Bavarian Order of Merit[69].

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