Friedrich Ludwig Weidig

German theologian (1791–1837)
Person human Q74893
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Summary

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig was born on February 15, 1791[1], in Oberkleen[2]. He died on February 23, 1837[3], in Darmstadt[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], pedagogue[6], opinion journalist[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Darmstadt Forest Cemetery[11]
  • Father: Ludwig Christian Weidig[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Grand Duchy of Hesse[13]
  • Native language: German[14]
  • Occupation: philosopher[15], parson[16]
  • Educated at: University of Giessen[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Friedrich Ludwig Weidig[19]
  • Archives at: Hessian State Archive Darmstadt[20]
  • Cause of death: exsanguination[21]
  • Family name: Weidig[22]
  • Given name: Friedrich[23]
  • Relative: Gottlieb Weidig[24], Wilhelm Weidig[25]
  • Manner of death: suicide[26]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[29], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
  • Name in native language: Friedrich Ludwig Weidig[32]
  • Writing language: German[33]
  • P14536: 367640[34]
  • P14585: 76887[35]

Why It Matters

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

Works attributed to him include The Hessian Courier[38], a polemical lampoon[39], written by Georg Büchner[40].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Ludwig Weidig born?

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig was born in Oberkleen[2].

Where did Friedrich Ludwig Weidig die?

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig died in Darmstadt[4].

Who were Friedrich Ludwig Weidig's parents?

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig's father was Ludwig Christian Weidig[12].

What did Friedrich Ludwig Weidig do for work?

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig worked as a theologian[5], pedagogue[6], opinion journalist[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].

Where did Friedrich Ludwig Weidig go to school?

Friedrich Ludwig Weidig was educated at University of Giessen[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . Q43422647. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Q43422647. wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] ↑ . darmstadt.de. darmstadt.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . Q43422647. 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.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [38] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  5. 17w ago · Bargioni · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  6. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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    Father → Ludwig Christian Weidig
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