Wilhelm Viëtor

German philologist (1850–1918)
Person human Q122524
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Wilhelm Viëtor

Summary

Wilhelm Viëtor is a human[1]. He was born in Langgöns[2]. He was born on December 25, 1850[3]. He passed away in Marburg[4]. He died on September 22, 1918[5]. He worked as a philologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], scholar of English[9], and translator[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Viëtor's place of birth was Langgöns[2].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor passed away in Marburg[4].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor was born on December 25, 1850[3].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor was born on 1850[12].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor died on September 22, 1918[5].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor died on 1918[13].
  • A child of Wilhelm Viëtor was Ludwig Viëtor[14].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor held citizenship in German Empire[15].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor worked as a philologist[6].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's professions included historian[8].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's professions included scholar of English[9].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's professions included translator[10].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's professions included university teacher[16].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's field of work was philology[17].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's field of work was English studies[18].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's field of work was phonetics[19].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's field of work was translation into German[20].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's field of work was translation from English[21].
  • Among Wilhelm Viëtor's employers was University of Marburg[22].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's education included a stint at University of Marburg[23].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor was a member of Marburger Burschenschaft Rheinfranken[24].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor is recorded as male[25].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Wilhelm Viëtor's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Viëtor[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Viëtor's place of birth was Langgöns[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 25, 1850[3] and 1850[12].

Education

Wilhelm Viëtor was educated at University of Marburg[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], scholar of English[9], and translator[10]. Fields of work include philology[17], an academic discipline[28]; English studies[18], an academic discipline[29]; phonetics[19], an academic discipline[30]; translation into German[20]; and translation from English[21]. Among Wilhelm Viëtor's employers was University of Marburg[22].

Personal Life

A child of Wilhelm Viëtor was Ludwig Viëtor[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 22, 1918[5] and 1918[13]. Wilhelm Viëtor passed away in Marburg[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Viëtor ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Viëtor born?

Wilhelm Viëtor was born in Langgöns[2].

Where did Wilhelm Viëtor die?

Wilhelm Viëtor died in Marburg[4].

What did Wilhelm Viëtor do for work?

Wilhelm Viëtor worked as philologist[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], scholar of English[9], and translator[10].

Where did Wilhelm Viëtor go to school?

Wilhelm Viëtor was educated at University of Marburg[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] . wikidata.org.
  20. [27] . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] . Q107642470. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4w ago · Pigsonthewing · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Citizenship
    Member of Marburger Burschenschaft Rheinfranken
    Described by source Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon, Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary
    Aliases
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