Max Freiherr von Waldberg

German germanist, literary historian and university teacher (1858-1938)
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Summary

Max Freiherr von Waldberg was born on January 1, 1858[1], in Chernivtsi[2]. He died on November 6, 1938[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a philologist[5], literary historian[6], germanist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (226 views/month, #7,276 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Bergfriedhof[10]
  • Spouse: Violetta von Waldberg[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria–Hungary[12], Austria[13], German Reich[14]
  • Employer: Heidelberg University[15]
  • Educated at: Chernivtsi University[16]
  • Student: Joseph Goebbels[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Noble title: baron[19]
  • Doctoral student: Hugo Friedrich[20]
  • Commons category: Max von Waldberg[21]
  • Family name: Waldberg[22]
  • Given name: Max[23]
  • Work location: Heidelberg[24]
  • Described by source: Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
  • Name in native language: Max von Waldberg[27]
  • Writing language: German[28]
  • P14927: 109834437[29]

Why It Matters

Max Freiherr von Waldberg has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

His notable doctoral advisees include Hugo Friedrich[32], a philologist[33], 1904–1978[34], of Germany[35], awarded the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[36].

FAQs

Where was Max Freiherr von Waldberg born?

Max Freiherr von Waldberg's place of birth was Chernivtsi[2].

Where did Max Freiherr von Waldberg die?

Max Freiherr von Waldberg died in Heidelberg[4].

Who was Max Freiherr von Waldberg married to?

Max Freiherr von Waldberg's spouses include Violetta von Waldberg[11].

What did Max Freiherr von Waldberg do for work?

Max Freiherr von Waldberg worked as a philologist[5], literary historian[6], germanist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Max Freiherr von Waldberg go to school?

Max Freiherr von Waldberg was educated at Chernivtsi University[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 109834437
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    Spouse → Violetta von Waldberg
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    Place of burial → Bergfriedhof
    Student → Joseph Goebbels
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