Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher

German classical philologist (1845–1923)
Person human Q63567
Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher
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Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher

Summary

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher is a human[1]. Born in Göttingen[2], he… he was born on February 12, 1845[3]. He died in Dresden[4]. He died on March 9, 1923[5]. He worked as a secondary school teacher[6] and classical philologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's place of birth was Göttingen[2].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher died in Dresden[4].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher was born on February 12, 1845[3].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher died on March 9, 1923[5].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's father was Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher[9].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's mother was Constanze Roscher[10].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[12].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's professions included secondary school teacher[6].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher worked as a classical philologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[13].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher was educated at Leipzig University[14].
  • A notable work attributed to Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher is Ausführliches Lexikon der griechischen und römischen Mythologie[15].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[16].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher was a member of Hellenic Folklore Society[18].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher was a member of Parnassos Literary Society[19].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher is recorded as male[20].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher[22].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's family name is recorded as Roscher[23].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[24].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's given name is recorded as Heinrich[25].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's work location is recorded as Bautzen[26].
  • Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's work location is recorded as Meissen[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's place of birth was Göttingen[2]. He was born on February 12, 1845[3]. His father was Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher[9]. His mother was Constanze Roscher[10].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[13], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and Leipzig University[14], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1409[34], headquartered in Leipzig[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include secondary school teacher[6] and classical philologist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher is Ausführliches Lexikon der griechischen und römischen Mythologie[15].

Recognition

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher received the honorary doctor of the University of Athens[16].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher died on March 9, 1923[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher born?

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's place of birth was Göttingen[2].

Where did Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher die?

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's parents?

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's father was Wilhelm Georg Friedrich Roscher[9]. Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher's mother was Constanze Roscher[10].

What did Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher do for work?

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher worked as secondary school teacher[6] and classical philologist[7].

Where did Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher go to school?

Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher was educated at University of Göttingen[13] and Leipzig University[14].

What awards did Wilhelm Heinrich Roscher receive?

Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Athens[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  3. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.
  20. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [15] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 2d ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation secondary school teacher, classical philologist
    Position held Q212071
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  2. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation secondary school teacher, classical philologist
    Sibling Carl Roscher, Bertha Windisch
    Cantic id 981061550669306706
    Educated at University of Göttingen, Leipzig University
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