Theodor Hirsch

German historian (1806-1881)
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Theodor Hirsch
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Summary

Theodor Hirsch was born on December 17, 1806[1], in Gdańsk[2]. He died on February 17, 1881[3], in Greifswald[4]. He worked as a historian[5], archivist[6], university teacher[7], pedagogue[8], and librarian[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11]
  • Native language: German[12]
  • Occupation: professor[13]
  • Field of work: history[14]
  • Employer: University of Greifswald[15]
  • Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Theodor Hirsch[18]
  • Family name: Hirsch[19]
  • Given name: Theodor[20]
  • Work location: Berlin[21], Gdańsk[22]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[25]
  • Name in native language: Theodor Hirsch[26]
  • Writing language: German[27]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[28]
  • P14536: 414553[29]

Why It Matters

Theodor Hirsch has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Hirsch born?

Theodor Hirsch was born in Gdańsk[2].

Where did Theodor Hirsch die?

Theodor Hirsch died in Greifswald[4].

What did Theodor Hirsch do for work?

Theodor Hirsch worked as a historian[5], archivist[6], university teacher[7], pedagogue[8], and librarian[9].

Where did Theodor Hirsch go to school?

Theodor Hirsch was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Gerwoman · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 11d ago · Hannolans · 2026-10-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  4. 15w ago · Elenadbv · 2026-06-29 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, archivist, university teacher +3
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  5. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, archivist, university teacher +3
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  6. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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