Theodor Storm

German writer (1817–1888)
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Theodor Storm

Summary

Theodor Storm is a human[1]. Born in Husum[2], he… he was born on September 14, 1817[3]. He passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4]. He died on July 4, 1888[5]. He worked as a poet[6], novelist[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Storm's place of birth was Husum[2].
  • Theodor Storm passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4].
  • Theodor Storm was born on September 14, 1817[3].
  • Theodor Storm died on July 4, 1888[5].
  • Theodor Storm's father was Johann Kasimir Storm[11].
  • Theodor Storm's mother was Q136158791[12].
  • Theodor Storm was married to Q136158796[13].
  • Theodor Storm was married to Q136158851[14].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Hans Storm[15].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Ernst Storm[16].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Karl Storm[17].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Q136158835[18].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Q136158837[19].
  • A child of Theodor Storm was Q136158840[20].
  • Theodor Storm held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[21].
  • Theodor Storm held citizenship in Duchy of Schleswig[22].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included poet[6].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included novelist[7].
  • Theodor Storm worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Theodor Storm's professions included writer[9].
  • Theodor Storm's education included a stint at Kiel University[23].
  • Theodor Storm was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24].
  • Theodor Storm's education included a stint at Hermann Tast School[25].
  • Theodor Storm's education included a stint at Katharineum[26].
  • A notable student of Theodor Storm was Ferdinand Tönnies[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Storm's place of birth was Husum[2]. He was born on September 14, 1817[3]. His father was Johann Kasimir Storm[11]. His mother was Q136158791[12].

Education

Educated at Kiel University[23], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1665[30], headquartered in Kiel[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; Hermann Tast School[25], a school[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1527[38]; and Katharineum[26], a gymnasium[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1531[41].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], novelist[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9]. A notable student of Theodor Storm was Ferdinand Tönnies[27].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The Rider on the White Horse[42], a literary work[43] and Q1216409[44], a literary work[45]. Things named for Theodor Storm include 12182 Storm[46], an asteroid[47].

Recognition

Theodor Storm received the Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[48].

Personal Life

Spouses include Q136158796[13] and Q136158851[14]. Children include Hans Storm[15], a physician[49], 1848–1886[50], of Germany[51]; Ernst Storm[16], a jurist[52], 1851–1913[53]; Karl Storm[17], a music teacher[54], 1853–1899[55]; Q136158835[18]; Q136158837[19]; and Q136158840[20]. Theodor Storm's religion is recorded as atheism[56].

Death and Burial

Theodor Storm died on July 4, 1888[5]. He passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4]. The cause of death was stomach cancer[57].

Why It Matters

Theodor Storm ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (183 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[58] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[59]

Works attributed to him include The Rider on the White Horse[60], a literary work[61] and Immensee[62], a literary work[63]. Entities named for him include 12182 Storm[46], an asteroid[47].

FAQs

Where was Theodor Storm born?

Theodor Storm's place of birth was Husum[2].

Where did Theodor Storm die?

Theodor Storm passed away in Hanerau-Hademarschen[4].

Who were Theodor Storm's parents?

Theodor Storm's father was Johann Kasimir Storm[11]. Theodor Storm's mother was Q136158791[12].

Who was Theodor Storm married to?

Theodor Storm's spouses include Q136158796[13] and Q136158851[14].

What did Theodor Storm do for work?

Theodor Storm worked as poet[6], novelist[7], lawyer[8], and writer[9].

Where did Theodor Storm go to school?

Theodor Storm was educated at Kiel University[23], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[24], Hermann Tast School[25], and Katharineum[26].

What awards did Theodor Storm receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[48].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [58] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [59] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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