Walter Otto

German historian (1878–1941)
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Walter Otto

Summary

Walter Otto is a human[1]. Born in Wrocław[2], he… he was born on May 30, 1878[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on November 1, 1941[5]. He worked as a historian of classical antiquity[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8].

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrocław[2], Walter Otto…
  • Walter Otto passed away in Munich[4].
  • Walter Otto was born on May 30, 1878[3].
  • Walter Otto died on November 1, 1941[5].
  • Walter Otto held citizenship in German Reich[9].
  • Walter Otto's professions included historian of classical antiquity[6].
  • Walter Otto worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Walter Otto worked as a historian[8].
  • Walter Otto's field of work was history[10].
  • Among Walter Otto's employers was Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11].
  • Walter Otto was employed by University of Marburg[12].
  • Among Walter Otto's employers was University of Greifswald[13].
  • Walter Otto was employed by University of Wrocław[14].
  • A notable student of Walter Otto was Santo Mazzarino[15].
  • A notable student of Walter Otto was Fritz Rudolf Wüst[16].
  • Walter Otto was a member of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[17].
  • Walter Otto was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[18].
  • Walter Otto was a member of German Archaeological Institute[19].
  • Walter Otto was a member of Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20].
  • Walter Otto was a member of Corps Borussia Breslau zu Köln und Aachen[21].
  • Walter Otto is recorded as male[22].
  • Walter Otto's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Walter Otto was affiliated with the German National People's Party[24].
  • Walter Otto supervised Fritz Rudolf Wüst as a doctoral student[25].
  • Walter Otto's archives at is recorded as Bavarian Hauptstaatsarchiv[26].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Otto was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on May 30, 1878[3].

Education

Walter Otto earned the academic degree of doctorate[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of classical antiquity[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8]. Walter Otto's field of work was history[10]. Employers include Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[11], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1472[30], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[31]; University of Marburg[12], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1527[34], headquartered in Marburg[35]; University of Greifswald[13], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1456[38]; and University of Wrocław[14], a university[39], in Poland[40], founded in 1702[41]. Notable students include Santo Mazzarino[15], a historian of classical antiquity[42], 1916–1987[43], of Italy[44], awarded the Viareggio Prize[45], specialised in history of ancient Rome[46] and Fritz Rudolf Wüst[16], a university teacher[47], 1912–1993[48], of Germany[49]. He supervised Fritz Rudolf Wüst as a doctoral student[25].

Personal Life

Walter Otto was affiliated with the German National People's Party[24].

Death and Burial

Walter Otto died on November 1, 1941[5]. He died in Munich[4].

FAQs

Where was Walter Otto born?

Born in Wrocław[2], Walter Otto…

Where did Walter Otto die?

Walter Otto died in Munich[4].

What did Walter Otto do for work?

Walter Otto worked as historian of classical antiquity[6], university teacher[7], and historian[8].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [15] . wikidata.org.
  26. [16] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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    Given name Walter
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    Writing language German
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