Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft

German church historian and theologian (1821-1897)
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Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft

Summary

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft is a human[1]. His place of birth was Cologne[2]. He was born on September 8, 1821[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on January 7, 1897[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], Protestant theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's place of birth was Cologne[2].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft passed away in Bonn[4].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was born on September 8, 1821[3].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft died on January 7, 1897[5].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's father was Johann Gottlob Krafft[9].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was married to Frieda Krafft[10].
  • A child of Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was Friedrich Krafft[11].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's professions included church historian[6].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft worked as a Protestant theologian[7].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held the position of docent[15].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held the position of extraordinary professor[16].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held the position of professor[17].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft held the position of rector[18].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was employed by Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität Bonn Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultät[19].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was educated at University of Bonn[20].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's education included a stint at Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[22].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was a member of Bonner Wingolf[23].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was a member of Corps Rhenania Bonn[24].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's religion is recorded as Protestant church[25].
  • Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft is recorded as male[26].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was born in Cologne[2]. He was born on September 8, 1821[3]. His father was Johann Gottlob Krafft[9].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[20], a public research university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1818[29], headquartered in Bonn[30]; Frederick William University Berlin[21], a university[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1828[33]; and Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[22], a gymnasium[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1825[36]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Theology[37] and professor[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], Protestant theologian[7], and university teacher[8]. Among Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's employers was Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universität Bonn Evangelisch-Theologische Fakultät[19]. Positions held include docent[15], an academic rank[39]; extraordinary professor[16], an academic rank[40], in Germany[41]; professor[17], a title of authority[42]; and rector[18], an elective office[43].

Personal Life

Among Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's spouses was Frieda Krafft[10]. A child of him was Friedrich Krafft[11]. His religion is recorded as Protestant church[25].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft died on January 7, 1897[5]. He passed away in Bonn[4].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft born?

Born in Cologne[2], Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft…

Where did Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft die?

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft passed away in Bonn[4].

Who were Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's parents?

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's father was Johann Gottlob Krafft[9].

Who was Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft married to?

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft's spouses include Frieda Krafft[10].

What did Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft do for work?

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft worked as church historian[6], Protestant theologian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft go to school?

Wilhelm Ludwig Krafft was educated at University of Bonn[20], Frederick William University Berlin[21], and Friedrich-Wilhelm-Gymnasium[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Kösener Corpslisten. wikidata.org.
  24. [37] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [38] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [5] . Biographisches Jahrbuch und Deutscher Nekrolog. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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