Paul Friedrich

American linguist, poet, anthropologist and educator (1927-2016)
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Summary

Paul Friedrich was born on October 22, 1927[1], in Cambridge[2]. He died on August 11, 2016[3], in Chicago[4]. He worked as a linguist[5], anthropologist[6], and professor[7]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Father: Carl Joachim Friedrich[9]
  • Child: Su Friedrich[10]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[11]
  • Employer: University of Chicago[12]
  • Educated at: Harvard University[13], Yale University[14]
  • Award received: Guggenheim Fellowship[15], Wilbur Cross Medal[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Archives at: University of Chicago[18]
  • Family name: Friedrich[19]
  • Given name: Paul[20], William[21]
  • Different from: Paul Alexander Friedrich[22]

FAQs

Where was Paul Friedrich born?

Paul Friedrich's place of birth was Cambridge[2].

Where did Paul Friedrich die?

Paul Friedrich died in Chicago[4].

Who were Paul Friedrich's parents?

Paul Friedrich's father was Carl Joachim Friedrich[9].

What did Paul Friedrich do for work?

Paul Friedrich worked as a linguist[5], anthropologist[6], and professor[7].

Where did Paul Friedrich go to school?

Paul Friedrich was educated at Harvard University[13] and Yale University[14].

What awards did Paul Friedrich receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[15] and Wilbur Cross Medal[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] ↑ . gsas.yale.edu. gsas.yale.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . Guggenheim Fellows database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . gsas.yale.edu. gsas.yale.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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