Karl Leyser
German-born British historian (1920-1992)
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Summary
Karl Leyser was born on October 24, 1920[1], in Düsseldorf[2]. He died on May 27, 1992[3], in Oxford[4]. He worked as a medievalist[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Child: Ottoline Leyser[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10], Germany[11], United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[12]
- Field of work: medieval studies[13], Middle Ages[14], history[15]
- Employer: University of Oxford[16]
- Student: James Campbell[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the British Academy[18], Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[19]
- Member of: British Academy[20], Medieval Academy of America[21], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Given name: Karl[24]
- Work location: Oxford[25]
- Student of: K. B. McFarlane[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[27], German[28]
- Name in native language: Karl Leyser[29]
Why It Matters
Karl Leyser is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Karl Leyser born?
Karl Leyser's place of birth was Düsseldorf[2].
Where did Karl Leyser die?
Karl Leyser died in Oxford[4].
What did Karl Leyser do for work?
Karl Leyser worked as a medievalist[5], university teacher[6], and historian[7].
What awards did Karl Leyser receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[18] and Corresponding Fellow of the Medieval Academy of America[19].