Ferdinand Ascherson

German classical philologist and librarian (1832-1904)
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Summary

Ferdinand Ascherson was born on December 10, 1832[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on January 15, 1904[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5] and librarian[6]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Ferdinand Moritz Ascherson[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[9]
  • Employer: University Library of Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[10]
  • Educated at: Frederick William University Berlin[11], University of Bonn[12]
  • Member of: Independent Order of Odd Fellows[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Commons category: Ferdinand Ascherson[15]
  • Archives at: Berlin State Library[16]
  • Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[17]
  • Family name: Ascherson[18]
  • Given name: Karl[19], Eduard[20], Ferdinand[21]
  • Described by source: Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Sibling: Paul Friedrich August Ascherson[24]
  • Writing language: German[25]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Ascherson born?

Ferdinand Ascherson was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Ferdinand Ascherson die?

Ferdinand Ascherson died in Berlin[4].

Who were Ferdinand Ascherson's parents?

Ferdinand Ascherson's father was Ferdinand Moritz Ascherson[8].

What did Ferdinand Ascherson do for work?

Ferdinand Ascherson worked as a classical philologist[5] and librarian[6].

Where did Ferdinand Ascherson go to school?

Ferdinand Ascherson was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[11] and University of Bonn[12].

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  13. [16] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  22. [23] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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