Friedrich August Eckstein

German classical philologist and teacher (1810-1885)
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Friedrich August Eckstein

Summary

Friedrich August Eckstein is a human[1]. He was born in Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on May 6, 1810[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on November 15, 1885[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], secondary school teacher[9], and teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich August Eckstein's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein passed away in Leipzig[4].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein was born on May 6, 1810[3].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein died on November 15, 1885[5].
  • A child of Friedrich August Eckstein was Louise Keil[12].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[13].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein's professions included classical philologist[6].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein worked as a politician[7].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein worked as a secondary school teacher[9].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein worked as a teacher[10].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein's field of work was philology[15].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[16].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein held the position of rector[17].
  • Among Friedrich August Eckstein's employers was Leipzig University[18].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • A notable work attributed to Friedrich August Eckstein is Nomenclator philologorum[20].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein received the Albert Order[21].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein received the Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[22].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein received the Knight Commander of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[23].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[24].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein is recorded as male[25].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Friedrich August Eckstein's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich August Eckstein[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich August Eckstein's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2]. He was born on May 6, 1810[3].

Education

Friedrich August Eckstein's education included a stint at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences in Philology[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], secondary school teacher[9], and teacher[10]. Friedrich August Eckstein's field of work was philology[15]. Among his employers was Leipzig University[18]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[16], a position[29], in Prussia[30] and rector[17], an elective office[31].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Friedrich August Eckstein is Nomenclator philologorum[20].

Recognition

Awards received include Albert Order[21], an order[32], in Kingdom of Saxony[33], founded in 1850[34]; Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[22], a grade of an order[35], in Russian Empire[36]; and Knight Commander of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[23].

Personal Life

A child of Friedrich August Eckstein was Louise Keil[12].

Death and Burial

Friedrich August Eckstein died on November 15, 1885[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich August Eckstein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (62 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich August Eckstein born?

Friedrich August Eckstein's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Friedrich August Eckstein die?

Friedrich August Eckstein died in Leipzig[4].

What did Friedrich August Eckstein do for work?

Friedrich August Eckstein worked as classical philologist[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], secondary school teacher[9], and teacher[10].

Where did Friedrich August Eckstein go to school?

Friedrich August Eckstein was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].

What awards did Friedrich August Eckstein receive?

Honors received include Albert Order[21], Order of Saint Stanislaus, 2nd class[22], and Knight Commander of the Order of Albrecht the Bold[23].

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  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation → classical philologist, politician, university teacher +2
    Position held → Member of the Prussian House of Representatives, rector
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    Occupation → classical philologist, politician, university teacher +2
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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