Abraham Schalit

Israeli historian (1898–1979)
Person human Q3087633
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Abraham Schalit

Summary

Abraham Schalit is a human[1]. Born in Zolochiv[2], he… he was born on June 13, 1898[3]. He died in Israel[4]. He died on August 21, 1979[5]. He worked as a historian[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], university teacher[8], and classical philologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Zolochiv[2], Abraham Schalit…
  • Abraham Schalit died in Israel[4].
  • Abraham Schalit died in Jerusalem[11].
  • Abraham Schalit was born on June 13, 1898[3].
  • Abraham Schalit died on August 21, 1979[5].
  • Abraham Schalit is buried at Har HaMenuchot[12].
  • Abraham Schalit held citizenship in Israel[13].
  • Abraham Schalit worked as a historian[6].
  • Abraham Schalit worked as a historian of classical antiquity[7].
  • Abraham Schalit worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Abraham Schalit worked as a classical philologist[9].
  • Abraham Schalit's field of work was Second Temple period[14].
  • Abraham Schalit's education included a stint at University of Vienna[15].
  • Abraham Schalit's doctoral advisor was Adolf Wilhelm[16].
  • Abraham Schalit received the Israel Prize[17].
  • Abraham Schalit received the Tchernichowsky Prize[18].
  • Abraham Schalit is recorded as male[19].
  • Abraham Schalit's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Abraham Schalit's family name is recorded as Shalit[21].
  • Abraham Schalit's given name is recorded as Abraham[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Abraham Schalit was born in Zolochiv[2]. He was born on June 13, 1898[3].

Education

Abraham Schalit was educated at University of Vienna[15]. His doctoral advisor was Adolf Wilhelm[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], university teacher[8], and classical philologist[9]. Abraham Schalit's field of work was Second Temple period[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Israel Prize[17], an award[23], in Israel[24], founded in 1953[25] and Tchernichowsky Prize[18], an award[26], in Israel[27], founded in 1942[28].

Death and Burial

Abraham Schalit died on August 21, 1979[5]. Recorded place of death include Israel[4], a Mediterranean country[29], in Israel[30], founded in 1948[31] and Jerusalem[11], a city[32], in Kingdom of Judah[33], founded in -4000[34]. Burial took place at Har HaMenuchot[12].

Why It Matters

Abraham Schalit ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Abraham Schalit born?

Born in Zolochiv[2], Abraham Schalit…

Where did Abraham Schalit die?

Abraham Schalit died in Israel[4].

What did Abraham Schalit do for work?

Abraham Schalit worked as historian[6], historian of classical antiquity[7], university teacher[8], and classical philologist[9].

Where did Abraham Schalit go to school?

Abraham Schalit was educated at University of Vienna[15].

What awards did Abraham Schalit receive?

Honors received include Israel Prize[17] and Tchernichowsky Prize[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . Davar. israel-prize.education.gov.il. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] ↑ . Catalogue of the Library of the Pontifical University of Saint Thomas Aquinas. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [28] ↑ . 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. [35] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Israel, Jerusalem
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    Educated at → University of Vienna
    Place of birth → Zolochiv
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