Karl von Prantl

German philosopher and philologist (1820-1888)
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Karl von Prantl
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Summary

Karl von Prantl is a human[1]. His place of birth was Landsberg am Lech[2]. He was born on January 28, 1820[3]. He died in Oberstdorf[4]. He died on September 14, 1888[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], classical philologist[9], and philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl von Prantl was born in Landsberg am Lech[2].
  • Karl von Prantl passed away in Oberstdorf[4].
  • Karl von Prantl was born on January 28, 1820[3].
  • Karl von Prantl died on September 14, 1888[5].
  • Karl von Prantl is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[12].
  • A child of Karl von Prantl was Karl Anton Eugen Prantl[13].
  • Karl von Prantl held citizenship in Kingdom of Bavaria[14].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a linguist[6].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a classical philologist[9].
  • Karl von Prantl worked as a philologist[10].
  • Among Karl von Prantl's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].
  • Karl von Prantl's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].
  • Karl von Prantl received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].
  • Karl von Prantl was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Karl von Prantl was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[19].
  • Karl von Prantl was a member of Hellenic Philological Society of Constantinople[20].
  • Karl von Prantl is recorded as male[21].
  • Karl von Prantl's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Karl von Prantl's Commons category is recorded as Carl von Prantl[23].
  • Karl von Prantl's archives at is recorded as University Library of LMU Munich[24].
  • Karl von Prantl's family name is recorded as Prantl[25].
  • Karl von Prantl's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Karl von Prantl's work location is recorded as Munich[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Landsberg am Lech[2], Karl von Prantl… he was born on January 28, 1820[3].

Education

Karl von Prantl's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16]. Studied under August Böckh[28], a historian of classical antiquity[29], 1785–1867[30], of Kingdom of Prussia[31], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[32], specialised in classical philology[33]; Friedrich Adolf Trendelenburg[34], a philosopher[35], 1802–1872[36], of Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[37], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[38], specialised in Immanuel Kant[39]; Friedrich Thiersch[40], a university teacher[41], 1784–1860[42], of Kingdom of Bavaria[43], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[44], specialised in philology[45]; and Leonhard von Spengel[46], a classical philologist[47], 1803–1880[48], of Kingdom of Bavaria[49], awarded the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[50], specialised in classical philology[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], classical philologist[9], and philologist[10]. Karl von Prantl was employed by Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[15].

Recognition

Karl von Prantl received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].

Personal Life

A child of Karl von Prantl was Karl Anton Eugen Prantl[13].

Death and Burial

Karl von Prantl died on September 14, 1888[5]. He passed away in Oberstdorf[4]. He is buried at Alter Südfriedhof[12].

Why It Matters

Karl von Prantl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (32 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Prantl born?

Born in Landsberg am Lech[2].

Where did Karl von Prantl die?

Karl von Prantl passed away in Oberstdorf[4].

What did Karl von Prantl do for work?

Karl von Prantl worked as linguist[6], philosopher[7], university teacher[8], classical philologist[9], and philologist[10].

Where did Karl von Prantl go to school?

Karl von Prantl was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[16].

What awards did Karl von Prantl receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [12] ↑ . alter-suedfriedhof.de. Retrieved . alter-suedfriedhof.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  20. [24] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  27. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  29. [46] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [50] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [51] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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