Georg Wissowa

German classical philologist (1859–1931)
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Georg Wissowa

Summary

Georg Wissowa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Nowa Wieś Wrocławska[2]. He was born on June 17, 1859[3]. He passed away in Halle (Saale)[4]. He died on May 11, 1931[5]. He worked as a classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Georg Wissowa was born in Nowa Wieś Wrocławska[2].
  • Georg Wissowa passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].
  • Georg Wissowa was born on June 17, 1859[3].
  • Georg Wissowa died on May 11, 1931[5].
  • Georg Wissowa was married to Helene Wissowa[9].
  • A child of Georg Wissowa was Fritz Wissowa[10].
  • A child of Georg Wissowa was Richard Wissowa[11].
  • A child of Georg Wissowa was Gertrud Wissowa[12].
  • Georg Wissowa held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Georg Wissowa worked as a classical philologist[6].
  • Georg Wissowa worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Georg Wissowa's field of work was classical philology[14].
  • Georg Wissowa's field of work was ancient civilization[15].
  • Georg Wissowa's field of work was antique religion[16].
  • Georg Wissowa held the position of Geheimrat[17].
  • Georg Wissowa was employed by University of Marburg[18].
  • Among Georg Wissowa's employers was Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19].
  • Among Georg Wissowa's employers was University of Wrocław[20].
  • Georg Wissowa was educated at University of Wrocław[21].
  • Georg Wissowa received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[22].
  • Georg Wissowa received the honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław[23].
  • Georg Wissowa was a member of German Archaeological Institute[24].
  • Georg Wissowa was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[25].
  • Georg Wissowa was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[26].
  • Georg Wissowa was a member of Marburger Burschenschaft Rheinfranken[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Wissowa's place of birth was Nowa Wieś Wrocławska[2]. He was born on June 17, 1859[3].

Education

Georg Wissowa was educated at University of Wrocław[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include classical philology[14], an academic discipline[28]; ancient civilization[15]; and antique religion[16]. Employers include University of Marburg[18], a public university[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1527[31], headquartered in Marburg[32]; Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[19], a public university[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1502[35], headquartered in Halle (Saale)[36]; and University of Wrocław[20], a university[37], in Poland[38], founded in 1702[39]. Georg Wissowa held the position of Geheimrat[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[22], a grade of an order[40], in Prussia[41] and honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław[23], an award[42], in Poland[43].

Personal Life

Among Georg Wissowa's spouses was Helene Wissowa[9]. Children include Fritz Wissowa[10], 1897–1901[44]; Richard Wissowa[11], 1891–1901[45]; and Gertrud Wissowa[12], b. 1894[46].

Death and Burial

Georg Wissowa died on May 11, 1931[5]. He died in Halle (Saale)[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Georg Wissowa include Pauly–Wissowa[47], a written work[48], founded in 1890[49], written by various authors[50].

Why It Matters

Georg Wissowa ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (47 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

Entities named for him include Pauly–Wissowa[47], a written work[48], founded in 1890[49], written by various authors[50].

His notable doctoral advisees include Jesse Benedict Carter[53], a classical philologist[54], 1872–1917[55], of United States[56].

FAQs

Where was Georg Wissowa born?

Born in Nowa Wieś Wrocławska[2], Georg Wissowa…

Where did Georg Wissowa die?

Georg Wissowa passed away in Halle (Saale)[4].

Who was Georg Wissowa married to?

Georg Wissowa's spouses include Helene Wissowa[9].

What did Georg Wissowa do for work?

Georg Wissowa worked as classical philologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Georg Wissowa go to school?

Georg Wissowa was educated at University of Wrocław[21].

What awards did Georg Wissowa receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[22] and honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław[23].

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  10. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [27] ↑ . Q107642470. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  23. [48] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  24. [49] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  25. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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