Wilhelm Adolf Becker

German classical scholar (1796–1846)
Person human Q70348
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Wilhelm Adolf Becker

Summary

Wilhelm Adolf Becker is a human[1]. He was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on January 1, 1796[3]. He died in Meissen[4]. He died on September 30, 1846[5]. He worked as an art historian[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], classical scholar[9], and classical philologist[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Dresden[2], Wilhelm Adolf Becker…
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker died in Meissen[4].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker was born on January 1, 1796[3].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker died on September 30, 1846[5].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker held citizenship in Confederation of the Rhine[12].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker held citizenship in German Confederation[13].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's professions included art historian[6].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's professions included archaeologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker worked as a classical scholar[9].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker worked as a classical philologist[10].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's professions included historian of classical antiquity[14].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker was employed by Leipzig University[15].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's education included a stint at Leipzig University[16].
  • A notable student of Wilhelm Adolf Becker was August Rossbach[17].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker was a member of Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker was a member of Saint Petersburg Academy of Sciences[19].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker was a member of Russian Academy of Sciences[20].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker is recorded as male[21].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's family name is recorded as Becker[23].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[24].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's given name is recorded as Adolf[25].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's work location is recorded as Leipzig[26].
  • Wilhelm Adolf Becker's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Dresden[2], Wilhelm Adolf Becker… he was born on January 1, 1796[3].

Education

Wilhelm Adolf Becker was educated at Leipzig University[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include art historian[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], classical scholar[9], classical philologist[10], and historian of classical antiquity[14]. Wilhelm Adolf Becker was employed by Leipzig University[15]. A notable student of him was August Rossbach[17].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Adolf Becker died on September 30, 1846[5]. He passed away in Meissen[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Adolf Becker ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Adolf Becker born?

Wilhelm Adolf Becker's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Wilhelm Adolf Becker die?

Wilhelm Adolf Becker died in Meissen[4].

What did Wilhelm Adolf Becker do for work?

Wilhelm Adolf Becker worked as art historian[6], archaeologist[7], university teacher[8], classical scholar[9], and classical philologist[10].

Where did Wilhelm Adolf Becker go to school?

Wilhelm Adolf Becker was educated at Leipzig University[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [17] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 10
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'commons', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'it', 'ru', 'sv']
    Student → August Rossbach
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  2. 15d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 416
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  3. 26d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 416
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  4. 12w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14611 → 144189
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  5. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → art historian, archaeologist, university teacher +3
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