Wilhelm Levison

German writer and medieval historian (1876-1947)
Person human Q119938
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Wilhelm Levison

Summary

Wilhelm Levison is a human[1]. He was born in Düsseldorf[2]. He was born on May 27, 1876[3]. He passed away in Durham[4]. He died on January 17, 1947[5]. He worked as a regional historian[6], medievalist[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Levison's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2].
  • Wilhelm Levison died in Durham[4].
  • Wilhelm Levison was born on May 27, 1876[3].
  • Wilhelm Levison died on January 17, 1947[5].
  • Wilhelm Levison died on September 2, 1947[11].
  • Wilhelm Levison held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Levison worked as a regional historian[6].
  • Wilhelm Levison's professions included medievalist[7].
  • Wilhelm Levison's professions included historian[8].
  • Wilhelm Levison's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Wilhelm Levison was employed by University of Bonn[13].
  • Wilhelm Levison was employed by Durham University[14].
  • Wilhelm Levison is recorded as male[15].
  • Wilhelm Levison's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Wilhelm Levison was affiliated with the German People's Party[17].
  • Wilhelm Levison's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Levison[18].
  • Wilhelm Levison's family name is recorded as Levison[19].
  • Wilhelm Levison's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[20].
  • Wilhelm Levison's work location is recorded as Bonn[21].
  • Wilhelm Levison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[22].
  • Wilhelm Levison's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Wilhelm Levison's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Wilhelm Levison'}[24].
  • Wilhelm Levison's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Düsseldorf[2], Wilhelm Levison… he was born on May 27, 1876[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include regional historian[6], medievalist[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9]. Employers include University of Bonn[13], a public research university[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1818[28], headquartered in Bonn[29] and Durham University[14], a collegiate university[30], in United Kingdom[31], founded in 1832[32], headquartered in Durham[33].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Levison was affiliated with the German People's Party[17].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 17, 1947[5] and September 2, 1947[11]. Wilhelm Levison passed away in Durham[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Levison ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (18 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Levison born?

Born in Düsseldorf[2], Wilhelm Levison…

Where did Wilhelm Levison die?

Wilhelm Levison died in Durham[4].

What did Wilhelm Levison do for work?

Wilhelm Levison worked as regional historian[6], medievalist[7], historian[8], and university teacher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] ↑ . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 5d ago · Hannolans · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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