Wolfgang Kosack

German Egyptologist, translator and Coptologist (born 1943)
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Wolfgang Kosack

Summary

Wolfgang Kosack is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on October 29, 1943[3]. He worked as an egyptologist[4], coptologist[5], non-fiction writer[6], librarian[7], and archaeologist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Kosack was born in Berlin[2].
  • Wolfgang Kosack was born on October 29, 1943[3].
  • Wolfgang Kosack was born on January 1, 1943[10].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's father was Hans Peter Kosack[11].
  • Wolfgang Kosack held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's professions included egyptologist[4].
  • Wolfgang Kosack worked as a coptologist[5].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's professions included non-fiction writer[6].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's professions included librarian[7].
  • Wolfgang Kosack worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's professions included translator[13].
  • Among Wolfgang Kosack's employers was Berlin State Library[14].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's education included a stint at University of Bonn[15].
  • Wolfgang Kosack is recorded as male[16].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[18].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's archives at is recorded as Bonn Egyptian Museum[19].
  • Wolfgang Kosack earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's family name is recorded as Kosack[21].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[22].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's work location is recorded as Berlin[23].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Wolfgang Kosack's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Arabic[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Wolfgang Kosack… Recorded date of birth include October 29, 1943[3] and January 1, 1943[10]. His father was Hans Peter Kosack[11].

Education

Wolfgang Kosack's education included a stint at University of Bonn[15]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include egyptologist[4], coptologist[5], non-fiction writer[6], librarian[7], archaeologist[8], and translator[13]. Among Wolfgang Kosack's employers was Berlin State Library[14].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Kosack ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Kosack born?

Born in Berlin[2], Wolfgang Kosack…

Who were Wolfgang Kosack's parents?

Wolfgang Kosack's father was Hans Peter Kosack[11].

What did Wolfgang Kosack do for work?

Wolfgang Kosack worked as egyptologist[4], coptologist[5], non-fiction writer[6], librarian[7], and archaeologist[8].

Where did Wolfgang Kosack go to school?

Wolfgang Kosack was educated at University of Bonn[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academic degree → doctorate
    Given name → Wolfgang
    Family name → Kosack
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