Walter Friedrich Otto

German classical philologist (1874-1958)
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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].

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  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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