Wilhelm Kroll

German classical philologist (1869–1939)
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Wilhelm Kroll

Summary

Wilhelm Kroll is a human[1]. Born in Ząbkowice Śląskie[2], he… he was born on +1869-10-07T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Martin-Luther-Hospital[4]. He died on +1939-04-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Kroll's place of birth was Ząbkowice Śląskie[2].
  • Wilhelm Kroll died in Martin-Luther-Hospital[4].
  • Wilhelm Kroll was born on +1869-10-07T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wilhelm Kroll died on +1939-04-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Płóczki[10].
  • Wilhelm Kroll's father was Wilhelm Kroll[11].
  • Among Wilhelm Kroll's spouses was Käthe Kroll[12].
  • A child of Wilhelm Kroll was Wolfgang Kroll[13].
  • Wilhelm Kroll held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[14].
  • Wilhelm Kroll held citizenship in German Reich[15].
  • German was Wilhelm Kroll's native language[16].
  • Wilhelm Kroll worked as a linguist[6].
  • Wilhelm Kroll's professions included classical philologist[7].
  • Wilhelm Kroll's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Among Wilhelm Kroll's employers was University of Münster[17].
  • Wilhelm Kroll was employed by University of Wrocław[18].
  • Wilhelm Kroll was employed by University of Greifswald[19].
  • Wilhelm Kroll's education included a stint at University of Wrocław[20].
  • Wilhelm Kroll's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[21].
  • Wilhelm Kroll was educated at University of Bonn[22].
  • Wilhelm Kroll's doctoral advisor was Richard Foerster[23].
  • Wilhelm Kroll received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[24].
  • Wilhelm Kroll received the Geheimer Regierungsrat[25].
  • Wilhelm Kroll received the honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[26].
  • Wilhelm Kroll received the Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ząbkowice Śląskie[2], Wilhelm Kroll… he was born on +1869-10-07T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was he[11]. German was his native language[16].

Education

Educated at University of Wrocław[20], a university[28], in Poland[29], founded in 1702[30]; Frederick William University Berlin[21], a university[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1828[33]; and University of Bonn[22], a public research university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1818[36], headquartered in Bonn[37]. Wilhelm Kroll's doctoral advisor was Richard Foerster[23]. Academic degrees include Doctor of Philosophy[38] and habilitation[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include University of Münster[17], a public university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1780[42], headquartered in Münster[43]; University of Wrocław[18], a university[44], in Poland[45], founded in 1702[46]; and University of Greifswald[19], a public university[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1456[49]. Doctoral students include Eduard Williger[50], a classical philologist[51], 1899–1932[52], of Germany[53]; Bruno Lier[54], a teacher[55], b. 1878[56], of Germany[57]; Friedrich Focke[58]; Josef Kroll[59]; Jakob Pley[60]; and Josef Heckenbach[61].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[24], a grade of an order[62], in Prussia[63]; Geheimer Regierungsrat[25]; honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[26], an award[64], in United Kingdom[65]; Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[27], an award[66], in United Kingdom[67]; honorary doctor of the University of Wrocław[68], an award[69], in Poland[70]; and Preis der Charlotten-Stiftung für Philologie[71], a scholarship[72], founded in 1874[73].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Kroll was married to Käthe Kroll[12]. A child of him was Wolfgang Kroll[13]. His religion is recorded as Protestant[74].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Kroll died on +1939-04-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Martin-Luther-Hospital[4]. The cause of death was embolism[75]. He is buried at Płóczki[10].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Kroll ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Kroll born?

Wilhelm Kroll's place of birth was Ząbkowice Śląskie[2].

Where did Wilhelm Kroll die?

Wilhelm Kroll passed away in Martin-Luther-Hospital[4].

Who were Wilhelm Kroll's parents?

Wilhelm Kroll's father was Wilhelm Kroll[11].

Who was Wilhelm Kroll married to?

Wilhelm Kroll's spouses include Käthe Kroll[12].

What did Wilhelm Kroll do for work?

Wilhelm Kroll worked as linguist[6], classical philologist[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Wilhelm Kroll go to school?

Wilhelm Kroll was educated at University of Wrocław[20], Frederick William University Berlin[21], and University of Bonn[22].

What awards did Wilhelm Kroll receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[24], Geheimer Regierungsrat[25], honorary doctorate from the University of Cambridge[26], and Honorary doctor of the University of Oxford[27].

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  1. 11d ago · Ronald Weiss · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 13d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Academy of athens authority id 75244
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    U.s. copyright office public records system name id ['Kroll, Wilhelm', 'Wilhelm Kroll']
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  3. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of portugal id 592116
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