Anton Schiefner

Baltic German linguist and tibetologist (1817–1879)
Person human Q551620
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Summary

Anton Schiefner is a human[1]. He was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on June 6, 1817[3]. He died in Saint Petersburg[4]. He died on November 16, 1879[5]. He worked as a linguist[6] and Tibetologist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tallinn[2].
  • Anton Schiefner passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].
  • Anton Schiefner was born on June 6, 1817[3].
  • Anton Schiefner died on November 16, 1879[5].
  • Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[9].
  • Anton Schiefner held citizenship in Russian Empire[10].
  • Anton Schiefner worked as a linguist[6].
  • Anton Schiefner worked as a Tibetologist[7].
  • Anton Schiefner's education included a stint at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[11].
  • Anton Schiefner received the Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12].
  • Anton Schiefner received the Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[13].
  • Anton Schiefner was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[14].
  • Anton Schiefner was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[15].
  • Anton Schiefner was a member of Hungarian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Anton Schiefner was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Anton Schiefner is recorded as male[18].
  • Anton Schiefner's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Anton Schiefner's family name is recorded as Schiefner[20].
  • Anton Schiefner's given name is recorded as Franz[21].
  • Anton Schiefner's given name is recorded as Anton[22].
  • Anton Schiefner's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Anton Schiefner[23].
  • Anton Schiefner's described by source is recorded as Nordisk familjebok[24].
  • Anton Schiefner's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Anton Schiefner's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Anton Schiefner's described by source is recorded as Russian Biographical Dictionary[27].

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Origins and Family

Anton Schiefner was born in Tallinn[2]. He was born on June 6, 1817[3].

Education

Anton Schiefner was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6] and Tibetologist[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12], a grade of an order[28], in Russian Empire[29] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[13], a grade of an order[30], in Russian Empire[31].

Death and Burial

Anton Schiefner died on November 16, 1879[5]. He passed away in Saint Petersburg[4]. Burial took place at Smolensky Lutheran Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Anton Schiefner has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Anton Schiefner born?

Anton Schiefner's place of birth was Tallinn[2].

Where did Anton Schiefner die?

Anton Schiefner passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

What did Anton Schiefner do for work?

Anton Schiefner worked as linguist[6] and Tibetologist[7].

Where did Anton Schiefner go to school?

Anton Schiefner was educated at Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University[11].

What awards did Anton Schiefner receive?

Honors received include Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class[12] and Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Bibliothèque nationale de france id → 15366437h, 14468349r
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  2. 21w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → linguist, Tibetologist
    Position held → Q22132694
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  3. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Saint Petersburg
    Instance of → human
    Award received → Order of Saint Anna, 2nd class, Order of St. Vladimir, 3rd class
    Educated at → Faculty of Law, Saint Petersburg State University
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