Heinrich Finke

German historian (1855–1938)
Person human Q75514
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Heinrich Finke

Summary

Heinrich Finke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Rhede[2]. He was born on June 13, 1855[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on December 19, 1938[5]. He worked as a church historian[6], medievalist[7], and university teacher[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Finke's place of birth was Rhede[2].
  • Heinrich Finke died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Heinrich Finke was born on June 13, 1855[3].
  • Heinrich Finke died on December 19, 1938[5].
  • Heinrich Finke held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Heinrich Finke worked as a church historian[6].
  • Heinrich Finke worked as a medievalist[7].
  • Heinrich Finke's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Heinrich Finke was employed by University of Münster[11].
  • Heinrich Finke was employed by University of Freiburg[12].
  • Heinrich Finke was educated at University of Münster[13].
  • Heinrich Finke's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[14].
  • Heinrich Finke received the honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid[15].
  • Heinrich Finke received the honorary doctorate of Barcelona University[16].
  • Heinrich Finke received the honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[17].
  • Heinrich Finke received the honorary doctor of the University of Milan[18].
  • Heinrich Finke received the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[19].
  • Heinrich Finke was a member of Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Heinrich Finke was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[21].
  • Heinrich Finke was a member of Secció Històrico-Arqueològica de l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans[22].
  • Heinrich Finke was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23].
  • Heinrich Finke was a member of Q1525654[24].
  • Heinrich Finke is recorded as male[25].
  • Heinrich Finke's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Heinrich Finke supervised Otto Miller as a doctoral student[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Heinrich Finke's place of birth was Rhede[2]. He was born on June 13, 1855[3].

Education

Educated at University of Münster[13], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1780[30], headquartered in Münster[31] and University of Tübingen[14], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Tübingen[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include church historian[6], medievalist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Münster[11], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1780[38], headquartered in Münster[39] and University of Freiburg[12], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1457[42], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[43]. Doctoral students include Otto Miller[27], a Catholic priest[44], 1879–1958[45], of Germany[46] and Yitzhak Baer[47], a historian[48], 1888–1980[49], of Israel[50], awarded the Israel Prize[51], specialised in history[52].

Recognition

Awards received include honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid[15], an award[53], in Spain[54]; honorary doctorate of Barcelona University[16], an award[55], in Spain[56]; honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[17], an award[57], in Spain[58]; honorary doctor of the University of Milan[18], an award[59], in Italy[60]; and Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[19], an award[61], in Weimar Republic[62], founded in 1922[63].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Finke died on December 19, 1938[5]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Finke has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

His notable doctoral advisees include Yitzhak Baer[64], a historian[65], 1888–1980[66], of Israel[67], awarded the Israel Prize[68], specialised in history[69].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Finke born?

Born in Rhede[2], Heinrich Finke…

Where did Heinrich Finke die?

Heinrich Finke passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Heinrich Finke do for work?

Heinrich Finke worked as church historian[6], medievalist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Heinrich Finke go to school?

Heinrich Finke was educated at University of Münster[13] and University of Tübingen[14].

What awards did Heinrich Finke receive?

Honors received include honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid[15], honorary doctorate of Barcelona University[16], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[17], and honorary doctor of the University of Milan[18].

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    Cerl thesaurus id cnp02331257
    Occupation church historian, medievalist, university teacher
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