Hermann Grotefend

German historian and archivist (1845-1931)
Person human Q71181
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Summary

Hermann Grotefend is a human[1]. He was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on January 18, 1845[3]. He died in Schwerin[4]. He died on May 26, 1931[5]. He worked as a historian[6] and archivist[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hanover[2].
  • Hermann Grotefend died in Schwerin[4].
  • Hermann Grotefend was born on January 18, 1845[3].
  • Hermann Grotefend died on May 26, 1931[5].
  • Hermann Grotefend's father was Karl Ludwig Grotefend[9].
  • Hermann Grotefend held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Hermann Grotefend's professions included historian[6].
  • Hermann Grotefend worked as an archivist[7].
  • Hermann Grotefend's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[11].
  • A notable work attributed to Hermann Grotefend is Zeitrechnung des deutschen Mittelalters und der Neuzeit[12].
  • Hermann Grotefend was a member of Burschenschaft Brunsviga[13].
  • Hermann Grotefend is recorded as male[14].
  • Hermann Grotefend's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hermann Grotefend's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Grotefend[16].
  • Hermann Grotefend's archives at is recorded as Landeshauptarchiv Schwerin[17].
  • Hermann Grotefend earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[18].
  • Hermann Grotefend's family name is recorded as Grotefend[19].
  • Hermann Grotefend's given name is recorded as Hermann[20].
  • Hermann Grotefend's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[21].
  • Hermann Grotefend's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[22].
  • Hermann Grotefend's described by source is recorded as Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[23].
  • Hermann Grotefend's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Hermann Grotefend's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hermann Grotefend'}[25].
  • Hermann Grotefend's writing language is recorded as German[26].
  • Hermann Grotefend's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hanover[2], Hermann Grotefend… he was born on January 18, 1845[3]. His father was Karl Ludwig Grotefend[9].

Education

Hermann Grotefend's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[11]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Sciences[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian[6] and archivist[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hermann Grotefend is Zeitrechnung des deutschen Mittelalters und der Neuzeit[12].

Death and Burial

Hermann Grotefend died on May 26, 1931[5]. He died in Schwerin[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Grotefend has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Grotefend born?

Hermann Grotefend was born in Hanover[2].

Where did Hermann Grotefend die?

Hermann Grotefend passed away in Schwerin[4].

Who were Hermann Grotefend's parents?

Hermann Grotefend's father was Karl Ludwig Grotefend[9].

What did Hermann Grotefend do for work?

Hermann Grotefend worked as historian[6] and archivist[7].

Where did Hermann Grotefend go to school?

Hermann Grotefend was educated at University of Göttingen[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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