Franz Altheim

German historian (1898-1976)
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Summary

Franz Altheim was born on October 6, 1898[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on October 17, 1976[3], in Münster[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], historian of classical antiquity[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (255 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Ruth Altheim-Stiehl[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Empire[11], Weimar Republic[12], Nazi Germany[13], Germany[14]
  • Field of work: ancient history[15], classical philology[16], history[17]
  • Employer: Freie Universität Berlin[18], Goethe University Frankfurt[19], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[20]
  • Educated at: Goethe University Frankfurt[21]
  • Student: Joachim Rehork[22]
  • Member of: Sturmabteilung[23], German Archaeological Institute[24], Romanian Academy[25], Doorner Arbeits-Gemeinschaft[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Doctoral student: Joachim Rehork[28]
  • Family name: Altheim[29]
  • Given name: Franz[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31], Latin[32], Ancient Greek[33], German[34]
  • Name in native language: Franz Altheim[35]

Why It Matters

Franz Altheim has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Franz Altheim born?

Franz Altheim's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Franz Altheim die?

Franz Altheim died in Münster[4].

Who was Franz Altheim married to?

Franz Altheim's spouses include Ruth Altheim-Stiehl[10].

What did Franz Altheim do for work?

Franz Altheim worked as a classical philologist[5], historian of classical antiquity[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8].

Where did Franz Altheim go to school?

Franz Altheim was educated at Goethe University Frankfurt[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Nouveau Dictionnaire des auteurs de tous les temps et de tous les pays. wikidata.org.
  20. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [1] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [30] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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