Heinrich Keil

German classical philologist (1822–1894)
Person human Q96256
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Summary

Heinrich Keil was born on May 25, 1822[1], in Wismar[2]. He died on August 27, 1894[3], in Friedrichroda[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], and philologist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Q138154552[9]
  • Mother: Q138154619[10]
  • Spouse: Louise Keil[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
  • Native language: German[13]
  • Employer: Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[14], Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[15]
  • Award received: Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16]
  • Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17], Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[18], Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[19], Russian Academy of Sciences[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Heinrich Keil[22]
  • Family name: Keil[23]
  • Given name: Heinrich[24], Gottfried[25], Theodor[26]
  • Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[28]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[29], German[30]
  • Birth name: Gottfried Theodor Heinrich Keil[31]
  • Name in native language: Heinrich Keil[32]
  • Writing language: German[33]

Why It Matters

Heinrich Keil has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Keil born?

Heinrich Keil was born in Wismar[2].

Where did Heinrich Keil die?

Heinrich Keil died in Friedrichroda[4].

Who were Heinrich Keil's parents?

Heinrich Keil's father was Q138154552[9]. Heinrich Keil's mother was Q138154619[10].

Who was Heinrich Keil married to?

Heinrich Keil's spouses include Louise Keil[11].

What did Heinrich Keil do for work?

Heinrich Keil worked as a classical philologist[5], university teacher[6], and philologist[7].

What awards did Heinrich Keil receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[16].

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  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14925 → 478
    Sbn author id → MILV085925
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'eo', 'hu', 'it', 'la', 'ru', 'sv']
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  2. 9w ago · Bargioni · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Pontificia università della santa croce id → 42398
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → classical philologist, university teacher, philologist
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