Alphons Koechlin

Swiss pastor (1885–1965)
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Summary

Alphons Koechlin was born on January 6, 1885[1], in Basel[2]. He died on May 8, 1965[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a pastor[5], preacher[6], theologian[7], and parson[8]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: January 1, 1885[10]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1965[11]
  • Father: Carl Koechlin[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[13]
  • Position held: president[14]
  • Employer: University of Basel[15]
  • Award received: Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[16]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Family: Koechlin family[19]
  • Family name: Koechlin[20]
  • Given name: Alphons[21]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Sibling: Carl Koechlin[24]

FAQs

Where was Alphons Koechlin born?

Alphons Koechlin's place of birth was Basel[2].

Where did Alphons Koechlin die?

Alphons Koechlin passed away in Basel[4].

Who were Alphons Koechlin's parents?

Alphons Koechlin's father was Carl Koechlin[12].

What did Alphons Koechlin do for work?

Alphons Koechlin worked as a pastor[5], preacher[6], theologian[7], and parson[8].

What awards did Alphons Koechlin receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Heidelberg University[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [10] ↑ . Base de données des élites suisses. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . Base de données des élites suisses. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death → Basel
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