Wilhelm Schmidt
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Summary
Wilhelm Schmidt was born on February 16, 1868[1], in Hörde[2]. He died on February 10, 1954[3], in Fribourg[4]. He worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], historian of religion[7], Catholic priest[8], and university teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (313 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Freiburg im Breisgau[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Occupation: ethnologist[13], missionary[14], Catholic theologian[15]
- Position held: professor[16]
- Employer: University of Vienna[17], University of Fribourg[18]
- Educated at: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19]
- Award received: honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20], honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21]
- Member of: Austrian Academy of Sciences[22]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[23], Catholicism[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Wilhelm Schmidt (ethnologist)[26]
- Archives at: Library-anthropos[27]
- Academic degree: doctorate[28]
- Religious order: Divine Word Missionaries[29]
- Family name: Schmidt[30]
- Given name: Wilhelm[31]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[32], Armenian Soviet Encyclopedia[33], History of Missiology[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[35]
- Name in native language: Wilhelm Schmidt[36]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm Schmidt has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm Schmidt born?
Wilhelm Schmidt's place of birth was Hörde[2].
Where did Wilhelm Schmidt die?
Wilhelm Schmidt passed away in Fribourg[4].
What did Wilhelm Schmidt do for work?
Wilhelm Schmidt worked as an anthropologist[5], linguist[6], historian of religion[7], Catholic priest[8], and university teacher[9].
Where did Wilhelm Schmidt go to school?
Wilhelm Schmidt was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[19].
What awards did Wilhelm Schmidt receive?
Honors received include honorary doctor of the University of Uppsala[20] and honorary doctor of the University of Vienna[21].