Wilhelm Henzen

German philologist and epigraphist (1816-1887)
Person human Q90643
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Wilhelm Henzen

Summary

Wilhelm Henzen is a human[1]. He was born in Bremen[2]. He was born on January 24, 1816[3]. He passed away in Rome[4]. He died on January 27, 1887[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], archaeologist[7], and classical philologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Henzen's place of birth was Bremen[2].
  • Wilhelm Henzen passed away in Rome[4].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was born on January 24, 1816[3].
  • Wilhelm Henzen died on January 27, 1887[5].
  • Burial took place at Protestant Cemetery, Rome[10].
  • Wilhelm Henzen is buried at Grave of Wilhelm Henzen[11].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's father was Q136542411[12].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's mother was Q136542414[13].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was married to Auguste Henzen[14].
  • Wilhelm Henzen held citizenship in Bremen[15].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's professions included linguist[6].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's professions included classical philologist[8].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's field of work was philology[16].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's education included a stint at University of Bonn[18].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was a member of German Archaeological Institute[20].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[22].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[23].
  • Wilhelm Henzen was a member of Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[24].
  • Wilhelm Henzen is recorded as male[25].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Wilhelm Henzen's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Henzen[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilhelm Henzen's place of birth was Bremen[2]. He was born on January 24, 1816[3]. His father was Q136542411[12]. His mother was Q136542414[13].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and University of Bonn[18], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], archaeologist[7], and classical philologist[8]. Wilhelm Henzen's field of work was philology[16].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Henzen was married to Auguste Henzen[14].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Henzen died on January 27, 1887[5]. He passed away in Rome[4]. Recorded place of burial include Protestant Cemetery, Rome[10] and Grave of him[11].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Henzen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Henzen born?

Born in Bremen[2], Wilhelm Henzen…

Where did Wilhelm Henzen die?

Wilhelm Henzen died in Rome[4].

Who were Wilhelm Henzen's parents?

Wilhelm Henzen's father was Q136542411[12]. Wilhelm Henzen's mother was Q136542414[13].

Who was Wilhelm Henzen married to?

Wilhelm Henzen's spouses include Auguste Henzen[14].

What did Wilhelm Henzen do for work?

Wilhelm Henzen worked as linguist[6], archaeologist[7], and classical philologist[8].

Where did Wilhelm Henzen go to school?

Wilhelm Henzen was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17] and University of Bonn[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . www.accademiadellescienze.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [26] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [27] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation linguist, archaeologist, classical philologist
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  2. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058605106606706
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  3. 26d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling Q136542417
    Occupation linguist, archaeologist, classical philologist
    Place of death Rome
    Instance of human
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