Walther von Wartburg
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Summary
Walther von Wartburg was born on May 18, 1888[1], in Riedholz[2]. He died on August 15, 1971[3], in Basel[4]. He worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and romanist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (122 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Switzerland[11]
- Field of work: Romance studies[12]
- Employer: Leipzig University[13], University of Bern[14], University of Basel[15], University of Lausanne[16]
- Educated at: University of Bern[17], University of Zurich[18], University of Florence[19], Faculty of Arts of Paris[20]
- Notable work: Französisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch[21]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[23], honorary degree of the University of Leeds[24], Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[25], honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg[26]
- Member of: Reial Acadèmia de Bones Lletres de Barcelona[27], German Academy of Sciences at Berlin[28], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[29], Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[30], Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences[31], Philological Section of the Institute for Catalan Studies[32], Accademia della Crusca[33], Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres[34], Romanian Academy[35], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[36]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Philosophy[39]
- Family name: von Wartburg[40]
- Given name: Walther[41]
- Work location: Leipzig[42]
- Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Wangen bei Olten[43]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: French[45], German[46]
Why It Matters
Walther von Wartburg has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
Works attributed to him include Französisches Etymologisches Wörterbuch[49], an etymological dictionary[50], founded in 1922[51].
FAQs
Where was Walther von Wartburg born?
Walther von Wartburg was born in Riedholz[2].
Where did Walther von Wartburg die?
Walther von Wartburg passed away in Basel[4].
What did Walther von Wartburg do for work?
Walther von Wartburg worked as a lexicographer[5], linguist[6], university teacher[7], philologist[8], and romanist[9].
Where did Walther von Wartburg go to school?
Walther von Wartburg was educated at University of Bern[17], University of Zurich[18], University of Florence[19], and Faculty of Arts of Paris[20].
What awards did Walther von Wartburg receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[22], Honorary doctor of the University of Lausanne[23], honorary degree of the University of Leeds[24], and Grand Cross of the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise[25].