Wilhelm von Giesebrecht
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Summary
Wilhelm von Giesebrecht was born on March 5, 1814[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on December 8, 1889[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a medievalist[5], historian[6], and university teacher[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (196 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: December 17, 1889[9], December 18, 1889[10]
- Father: Karl Giesebrecht[11]
- Mother: Friederike Keferstein[12]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[13]
- Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14]
- Award received: Verdun Award[15], Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[16]
- Member of: Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[17], Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei[18], Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[19], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[20], Academy of Sciences of Turin[21]
- Sex or gender: male[22]
- Commons category: Wilhelm von Giesebrecht[23]
- Family name: Giesebrecht[24]
- Given name: Wilhelm[25]
- Work location: Munich[26]
- Described by source: Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[27], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[28], Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[29], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[30], Meyers Konversations-Lexikon, 4th edition (1885–1890)[31], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[32], Enciclopedia universal ilustrada europeo-americana (1908-1930)[33]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Latin[34], German[35]
- Name in native language: Wilhelm von Giesebrecht[36]
- Sibling: Clara Christiane Giesebrecht[37]
- Writing language: German[38]
Why It Matters
Wilhelm von Giesebrecht has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Wilhelm von Giesebrecht born?
Wilhelm von Giesebrecht's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Wilhelm von Giesebrecht die?
Wilhelm von Giesebrecht died in Munich[4].
Who were Wilhelm von Giesebrecht's parents?
Wilhelm von Giesebrecht's father was Karl Giesebrecht[11]. Wilhelm von Giesebrecht's mother was Friederike Keferstein[12].
What did Wilhelm von Giesebrecht do for work?
Wilhelm von Giesebrecht worked as a medievalist[5], historian[6], and university teacher[7].
What awards did Wilhelm von Giesebrecht receive?
Honors received include Verdun Award[15] and Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[16].