Christian Bacmeister

German historian and linguist (1730-1806)
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Summary

Christian Bacmeister was born on 1730[1] in Lüdersdorf[2]. He died on May 22, 1806[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a historian[5], linguist[6], pedagogue[7], literary historian[8], and school inspector[9]. He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: March 26, 1730[11]
  • Date of death: June 3, 1806[12]
  • Father: Johann Christoph Bacmeister[13]
  • Mother: Anna Christine Bölte[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[15]
  • Occupation: in-home tutor[16]
  • Award received: Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[17]
  • Member of: Russian Academy of Sciences[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Hartwig Ludwig Christian Bacmeister[20]
  • Family name: Bacmeister[21]
  • Given name: Hartwig[22]
  • Work location: Saint Petersburg[23]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[24], Lexikon der deutschsprachigen Literatur des Baltikums und St. Petersburgs[25], Russian Biographical Dictionary[26], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[28], Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I[29], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
  • Civil rank: State Councillor[32]

FAQs

Where was Christian Bacmeister born?

Christian Bacmeister was born in Lüdersdorf[2].

Where did Christian Bacmeister die?

Christian Bacmeister passed away in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who were Christian Bacmeister's parents?

Christian Bacmeister's father was Johann Christoph Bacmeister[13]. Christian Bacmeister's mother was Anna Christine Bölte[14].

What did Christian Bacmeister do for work?

Christian Bacmeister worked as a historian[5], linguist[6], pedagogue[7], literary historian[8], and school inspector[9].

What awards did Christian Bacmeister receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class[17].

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  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. wikidata.org.
  17. [11] ↑ . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I. wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] ↑ . Dictionary of Russian Writers of XVIII century. Volume I. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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