Walter Friedrich Otto
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Summary
Walter Friedrich Otto was born on June 22, 1874[1], in Hechingen[2]. He died on September 23, 1958[3], in Tübingen[4]. He worked as a classical philologist[5], mythographer[6], philologist[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (434 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Employer: University of Tübingen[11], University of Vienna[12], Goethe University Frankfurt[13], University of Göttingen[14], University of Basel[15]
- Educated at: Tübinger Stift[16], University of Bonn[17]
- Student: Hermann Bengtson[18]
- Member of: German Archaeological Institute[19], German Academy for Language and Literature[20], Doorner Arbeits-Gemeinschaft[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Doctoral student: Hermann Bengtson[23]
- Archives at: German Literature Archive Marbach[24]
- Family name: Otto[25]
- Given name: Walter[26], Friedrich[27], Gustav[28], Hermann[29]
- Work location: Munich[30], Vienna[31], Basel[32], Frankfurt[33], Göttingen[34], Tübingen[35]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[36], Latin[37], Ancient Greek[38], German[39]
- Name in native language: Walter Friedrich Otto[40]
- Interested in: religious studies[41]
Why It Matters
Walter Friedrich Otto has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 66 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]
He has been cited as an influence by Károly Kerényi[44], a classical philologist[45], 1897–1973[46], of Hungary[47], awarded the honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[48], specialised in classical philology[49].
His notable doctoral advisees include Hermann Bengtson[50], a historian of classical antiquity[51], 1909–1989[52], of Germany[53], awarded the Bavarian Order of Merit[54], specialised in history[55].
FAQs
Where was Walter Friedrich Otto born?
Walter Friedrich Otto was born in Hechingen[2].
Where did Walter Friedrich Otto die?
Walter Friedrich Otto passed away in Tübingen[4].
What did Walter Friedrich Otto do for work?
Walter Friedrich Otto worked as a classical philologist[5], mythographer[6], philologist[7], and philosopher[8].
Where did Walter Friedrich Otto go to school?
Walter Friedrich Otto was educated at Tübinger Stift[16] and University of Bonn[17].
Who did Walter Friedrich Otto influence?
Walter Friedrich Otto has been cited as an influence by Károly Kerényi[44].