Julius Forssman

German philologist (1879-1952)
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Summary

Julius Forssman was born on September 8, 1879[1], in Saint Petersburg[2]. He died on January 28, 1952[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a germanist[5], slavist[6], professor[7], Scandinavian studies scholar[8], and literary scholar[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: 1879[11]
  • Date of death: 1952[12]
  • Place of burial: Leipzig South Cemetery[13]
  • Father: Julius Forssman[14]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[15]
  • Occupation: university teacher[16]
  • Field of work: German studies[17], Slavic studies[18], Scandinavian studies[19], Russian literature[20], Scandinavian philology[21]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[24]
  • Family name: Forssman[25]
  • Given name: Julius[26]
  • Work location: Riga[27], Leipzig[28], Soviet Union[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30], Russian[31]

FAQs

Where was Julius Forssman born?

Julius Forssman was born in Saint Petersburg[2].

Where did Julius Forssman die?

Julius Forssman died in Leipzig[4].

Who were Julius Forssman's parents?

Julius Forssman's father was Julius Forssman[14].

What did Julius Forssman do for work?

Julius Forssman worked as a germanist[5], slavist[6], professor[7], Scandinavian studies scholar[8], and literary scholar[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [11] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Baltisches biografisches Lexikon digital. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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