Berthold Laufer
German academic (1874-1934)
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Summary
Berthold Laufer was born on October 11, 1874[1], in Cologne[2]. He died on September 13, 1934[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5] and university teacher[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (244 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Oak Woods Cemetery[8]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[9], United States[10]
- Employer: Columbia University[11]
- Educated at: Leipzig University[12], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13]
- Member of: National Academy of Sciences[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Commons category: Berthold Laufer[16]
- Family name: Laufer[17]
- Given name: Berthold[18]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[19], German[20]
- Name in native language: Berthold Laufer[21]
- Sibling: Heinrich Laufer[22]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Smithsonian Names[23]
Why It Matters
Berthold Laufer has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]
FAQs
Where was Berthold Laufer born?
Berthold Laufer was born in Cologne[2].
Where did Berthold Laufer die?
Berthold Laufer passed away in Chicago[4].
What did Berthold Laufer do for work?
Berthold Laufer worked as an anthropologist[5] and university teacher[6].
Where did Berthold Laufer go to school?
Berthold Laufer was educated at Leipzig University[12] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].