Wilhelm Altmann

German historian (1862–1951)
Person human Q96797
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Wilhelm Altmann

Summary

Wilhelm Altmann is a human[1]. He was born in Odolanów[2]. He was born on April 4, 1862[3]. He passed away in Hildesheim[4]. He died on March 25, 1951[5]. He worked as a librarian[6], medievalist[7], musicologist[8], music historian[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Odolanów[2], Wilhelm Altmann…
  • Wilhelm Altmann passed away in Hildesheim[4].
  • Wilhelm Altmann was born on April 4, 1862[3].
  • Wilhelm Altmann died on March 25, 1951[5].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's father was Wilhelm Altmann[12].
  • A child of Wilhelm Altmann was Ulrich Altmann[13].
  • A child of Wilhelm Altmann was Ursula Altmann[14].
  • A child of Wilhelm Altmann was Berthold Altmann[15].
  • Wilhelm Altmann held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Wilhelm Altmann worked as a librarian[6].
  • Wilhelm Altmann worked as a medievalist[7].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's professions included musicologist[8].
  • Wilhelm Altmann worked as a music historian[9].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Wilhelm Altmann was employed by University of Greifswald[17].
  • Wilhelm Altmann was employed by Berlin State Library[18].
  • Wilhelm Altmann received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19].
  • Wilhelm Altmann was a member of Germania Marburg[20].
  • Wilhelm Altmann is recorded as male[21].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Altmann[23].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[24].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's archives at is recorded as Austrian National Library[25].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's family name is recorded as Altmann[26].
  • Wilhelm Altmann's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Altmann's place of birth was Odolanów[2]. He was born on April 4, 1862[3]. His father was he[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include librarian[6], medievalist[7], musicologist[8], music historian[9], and university teacher[10]. Employers include University of Greifswald[17], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1456[30] and Berlin State Library[18], a state library of Germany[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1661[33].

Recognition

Wilhelm Altmann received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19].

Personal Life

Children include Ulrich Altmann[13], a theologian[34], 1889–1950[35], of Germany[36]; Ursula Altmann[14], a librarian[37], 1894–1984[38]; and Berthold Altmann[15], a judge[39], 1896–1992[40], of Germany[41].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Altmann died on March 25, 1951[5]. He passed away in Hildesheim[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Altmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Altmann born?

Wilhelm Altmann's place of birth was Odolanów[2].

Where did Wilhelm Altmann die?

Wilhelm Altmann passed away in Hildesheim[4].

Who were Wilhelm Altmann's parents?

Wilhelm Altmann's father was Wilhelm Altmann[12].

What did Wilhelm Altmann do for work?

Wilhelm Altmann worked as librarian[6], medievalist[7], musicologist[8], music historian[9], and university teacher[10].

What awards did Wilhelm Altmann receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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