Johann Baptist Weiss

German historian (1820–1899)
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Summary

Johann Baptist Weiss was born on July 17, 1820[1], in Ettenheim[2]. He died on March 8, 1899[3], in Graz[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: St.-Peter-Stadtfriedhof, Graz[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Empire[11], Cisleithania[12]
  • Position held: Member of the House of Lords (Austria)[13]
  • Employer: University of Graz[14]
  • Educated at: University of Fribourg[15]
  • Notable work: Világtörténet (Weisz)[16]
  • Award received: Order of St. Gregory the Great[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[19]
  • Family name: Weiß[20]
  • Given name: Johann[21]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[22], Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich[23], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Different from: Johann Baptist Weiß[26]
  • P14927: 117290629[27]

FAQs

Where was Johann Baptist Weiss born?

Johann Baptist Weiss's place of birth was Ettenheim[2].

Where did Johann Baptist Weiss die?

Johann Baptist Weiss passed away in Graz[4].

What did Johann Baptist Weiss do for work?

Johann Baptist Weiss worked as a historian[5], writer[6], university teacher[7], and politician[8].

Where did Johann Baptist Weiss go to school?

Johann Baptist Weiss was educated at University of Fribourg[15].

What awards did Johann Baptist Weiss receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Gregory the Great[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Weiß, Johann Baptist (BLKÖ). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . CONOR.SI. wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Different from → Johann Baptist Weiß
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    Award received → Order of St. Gregory the Great
    Described by source → Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, Biographisches Lexikon des Kaiserthums Oesterreich, Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)
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