Walter Köhler

German theologian (1870-1946)
Person human Q3128901
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Summary

Walter Köhler was born on December 27, 1870[1], in Elberfeld[2]. He died on February 18, 1946[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a church historian[5], university teacher[6], theologian[7], editing staff[8], and Protestant theologian[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Field of work: history of Christianity[12], Protestant theology[13]
  • Employer: Heidelberg University[14], University of Zurich[15], University of Giessen[16]
  • Award received: Goethe Medal for Art and Science[17]
  • Member of: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18], Burschenschaft Allemannia zu Heidelberg[19]
  • Religion or worldview: Protestant church[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Walther Köhler[22]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[23]
  • Family name: Köhler[24]
  • Given name: Walter[25], Walther[26]
  • Work location: Tübingen[27], Heidelberg[28], Zurich[29]
  • Described by source: Heidelberg Scholar Lexicon 1803–1932[30]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[31]
  • Name in native language: Walter Köhler[32]
  • Different from: Walter Köhler[33]

FAQs

Where was Walter Köhler born?

Walter Köhler's place of birth was Elberfeld[2].

Where did Walter Köhler die?

Walter Köhler passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did Walter Köhler do for work?

Walter Köhler worked as a church historian[5], university teacher[6], theologian[7], editing staff[8], and Protestant theologian[9].

What awards did Walter Köhler receive?

Honors received include Goethe Medal for Art and Science[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . deutsche-biographie.de. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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