Christian Friedrich Graefe

German classical philologist (1780-1851)
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Summary

Christian Friedrich Graefe was born on July 1, 1780[1], in Chemnitz[2]. He died on December 12, 1851[3], in Saint Petersburg[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], philologist[6], and archaeologist[7].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Hedwig Samson von Himmelstiern[8]
  • Child: Wilhelmine Gräfe[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Electorate of Saxony[10]
  • Field of work: philology[11]
  • Employer: Main Pedagogical Institute[12], Saint Petersburg State University[13]
  • Educated at: Leipzig University[14]
  • Member of: Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Graefe[17]
  • Given name: Christian[18]
  • Professorship: professor[19]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[20], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[21]
  • Name in native language: Christian Friedrich Gräfe[22]
  • P14585: 43807[23]

FAQs

Where was Christian Friedrich Graefe born?

Christian Friedrich Graefe's place of birth was Chemnitz[2].

Where did Christian Friedrich Graefe die?

Christian Friedrich Graefe died in Saint Petersburg[4].

Who was Christian Friedrich Graefe married to?

Christian Friedrich Graefe's spouses include Hedwig Samson von Himmelstiern[8].

What did Christian Friedrich Graefe do for work?

Christian Friedrich Graefe worked as a classical philologist[5], philologist[6], and archaeologist[7].

Where did Christian Friedrich Graefe go to school?

Christian Friedrich Graefe was educated at Leipzig University[14].

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  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . archive.org. Retrieved . archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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