Karl Weigand

German germanist, lexicographer and theologian (1804-1878)
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Summary

Karl Weigand was born on November 18, 1804[1], in Florstadt[2]. He died on June 30, 1878[3]. He worked as a germanist[4], lexicographer[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Employer: University of Giessen[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Archives at: University Library Giessen[12]
  • Family name: Weigand[13]
  • Given name: Karl[14]
  • Described by source: Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[15], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[16], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[17], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[19]
  • Name in native language: Karl Weigand[20]
  • P14536: 422558[21]

FAQs

Where was Karl Weigand born?

Karl Weigand was born in Florstadt[2].

What did Karl Weigand do for work?

Karl Weigand worked as a germanist[4], lexicographer[5], theologian[6], and university teacher[7].

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  2. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · AntiDerangedKhanTengriAction · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Open library id → OL1639647A, OL5800889A, OL6641599A
    Wikipedia languages → ['da', 'de', 'fi', 'sv']
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 2671
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  3. 16w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 422558
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  4. 24w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → germanist, lexicographer, theologian +1
    Employer → University of Giessen
    Instance of → human
    Country of citizenship → Germany
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