Heinrich Finke

German historian (1855–1938)
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Summary

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

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: German Reich[10]
  • Employer: University of Münster[11], University of Freiburg[12]
  • Educated at: University of Münster[13], University of Tübingen[14]
  • Award received: honorary doctorate of the University of Valladolid[15], honorary doctorate of Barcelona University[16], honorary doctorate of the University of Salamanca[17], honorary doctor of the University of Milan[18], Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[19]
  • Member of: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[21], Secció Històrico-Arqueològica de l’Institut d’Estudis Catalans[22], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[23], KStV Winfridia Göttingen[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Doctoral student: Otto Miller[26], Yitzhak Baer[27]
  • Commons category: Heinrich Finke[28]
  • Archives at: Archives of the University of Freiburg[29]
  • Family name: Finke[30]
  • Given name: Heinrich[31]
  • Work location: Münster[32]
  • Described by source: Granat Encyclopedic Dictionary[33]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[34]
  • Name in native language: Heinrich Finke[35]

Why It Matters

Heinrich Finke is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

His notable doctoral advisees include Yitzhak Baer[37], a historian[38], 1888–1980[39], of Israel[40], awarded the Israel Prize[41], specialised in history[42].

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Finke born?

Heinrich Finke's place of birth was Rhede[2].

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 a church historian[5], medievalist[6], university teacher[7], and historian[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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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [22] ↑ . apmembres2.iec.cat. apmembres2.iec.cat. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [29] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  27. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [41] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [42] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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