Friedrich Rückert

German poet, translator, and professor of Oriental languages (1788–1866)
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Friedrich Rückert
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Friedrich Rückert

Summary

Friedrich Rückert is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schweinfurt[2]. He was born on May 16, 1788[3]. He passed away in Neuses[4]. He died on January 31, 1866[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and poet lawyer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Rückert's place of birth was Schweinfurt[2].
  • Friedrich Rückert died in Neuses[4].
  • Friedrich Rückert was born on May 16, 1788[3].
  • Friedrich Rückert died on January 31, 1866[5].
  • Burial took place at Neuses[12].
  • Friedrich Rückert was married to Luise Rückers[13].
  • A child of Friedrich Rückert was Heinrich Rückert[14].
  • A child of Friedrich Rückert was Anna Berger[15].
  • A child of Friedrich Rückert was Marie Rückert[16].
  • A child of Friedrich Rückert was Carl Rückert[17].
  • A child of Friedrich Rückert was August Rückert[18].
  • A child of Friedrich Rückert was Leo Rückert[19].
  • Friedrich Rückert held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[20].
  • German was Friedrich Rückert's native language[21].
  • Friedrich Rückert's professions included poet[6].
  • Friedrich Rückert worked as a writer[7].
  • Friedrich Rückert's professions included translator[8].
  • Friedrich Rückert's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Friedrich Rückert worked as a poet lawyer[10].
  • Friedrich Rückert worked as an orientalist[22].
  • Friedrich Rückert's field of work was languages of Asia[23].
  • Friedrich Rückert was employed by Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • Among Friedrich Rückert's employers was Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[25].
  • Friedrich Rückert's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[26].
  • Friedrich Rückert was educated at University of Würzburg[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Rückert's place of birth was Schweinfurt[2]. He was born on May 16, 1788[3]. German was his native language[21].

Education

Educated at Heidelberg University[26], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1386[30], headquartered in Heidelberg[31] and University of Würzburg[27], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1402[34], headquartered in Würzburg[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], poet lawyer[10], and orientalist[22]. Friedrich Rückert's field of work was languages of Asia[23]. Employers include Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1809[38], headquartered in Berlin[39] and Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[25], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1742[42], headquartered in Erlangen[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44], a civil decoration[45], in Prussia[46], founded in 1842[47] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[48], an order[49], in Germany[50], founded in 1980[51].

Personal Life

Among Friedrich Rückert's spouses was Luise Rückers[13]. Children include Heinrich Rückert[14], a historian[52], 1823–1875[53], of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[54], specialised in history[55]; Anna Berger[15], an author[56], 1839–1919[57], of German Reich[58]; Marie Rückert[16], 1835–1920[59], of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[60]; Carl Rückert[17], a physician[61], 1824–1899[62], of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[63]; August Rückert[18], a lord of the manor[64], 1825–1880[65], of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[66]; and Leo Rückert[19], a farmer[67], 1827–1904[68], of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[69].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Rückert died on January 31, 1866[5]. He died in Neuses[4]. He is buried at Neuses[12].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Rückert ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (292 views/month, #7,256 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[70] He is known by 56 alternative names across languages and contexts.[71]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Rückert born?

Friedrich Rückert's place of birth was Schweinfurt[2].

Where did Friedrich Rückert die?

Friedrich Rückert passed away in Neuses[4].

Who was Friedrich Rückert married to?

Friedrich Rückert's spouses include Luise Rückers[13].

What did Friedrich Rückert do for work?

Friedrich Rückert worked as poet[6], writer[7], translator[8], university teacher[9], and poet lawyer[10].

Where did Friedrich Rückert go to school?

Friedrich Rückert was educated at Heidelberg University[26] and University of Würzburg[27].

What awards did Friedrich Rückert receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[44] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[48].

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