Karl Girgensohn

Baltic German theologian and university teacher (1875-1925)
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Summary

Karl Girgensohn was born on May 22, 1875[1], in Kaarma[2]. He died on September 20, 1925[3], in Leipzig[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], and cleric[7].

Key Facts

  • Father: Julius Leo Immanuel Girgensohn[8]
  • Mother: Ida Girgensohn[9]
  • Spouse: Nelly Girgensohn[10]
  • Child: Hans Girgensohn[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Russian Empire[12]
  • Employer: University of Tartu[13], Leipzig University[14], University of Greifswald[15]
  • Educated at: Imperial University of Dorpat[16]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Commons category: Karl Girgensohn[19]
  • Archives at: Leipzig University Library[20]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[21]
  • Family name: Girgensohn[22]
  • Given name: Karl[23], Gustav[24]
  • Work location: Leipzig[25]
  • Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[26], Album academicum universitatis tartuensis[27]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[28]
  • Civil rank: State Councillor[29]

FAQs

Where was Karl Girgensohn born?

Karl Girgensohn's place of birth was Kaarma[2].

Where did Karl Girgensohn die?

Karl Girgensohn died in Leipzig[4].

Who were Karl Girgensohn's parents?

Karl Girgensohn's father was Julius Leo Immanuel Girgensohn[8]. Karl Girgensohn's mother was Ida Girgensohn[9].

Who was Karl Girgensohn married to?

Karl Girgensohn's spouses include Nelly Girgensohn[10].

What did Karl Girgensohn do for work?

Karl Girgensohn worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], and cleric[7].

Where did Karl Girgensohn go to school?

Karl Girgensohn was educated at Imperial University of Dorpat[16].

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  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Geagea · 2026-07-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of israel j9u id → 987012849847805171
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → theologian, university teacher, cleric
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  3. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJxCvykqKRW3hv3DWwWRrq
    Sex or gender → male
    Spouse → Nelly Girgensohn
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