Fritz Barth

Swiss church historian and theologian (1856-1912)
Person human Q1465603
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Summary

Fritz Barth was born on October 25, 1856[1], in Basel[2]. He died on February 25, 1912[3], in Bern[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and parson[8].

Key Facts

  • Child: Karl Barth[9], Peter Barth[10], Heinrich Barth[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
  • Employer: University of Bern[13]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestantism[14], reformed[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Family name: Barth[17]
  • Given name: Fritz[18]
  • Work location: Canton of Aargau[19], Bern[20]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Basel[21]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
  • Number of children: 5[23]

FAQs

Where was Fritz Barth born?

Fritz Barth was born in Basel[2].

Where did Fritz Barth die?

Fritz Barth passed away in Bern[4].

What did Fritz Barth do for work?

Fritz Barth worked as a church historian[5], theologian[6], university teacher[7], and parson[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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