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Adolf Holtzmann

1810 – 1870

German philologist

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About Adolf Holtzmann

Lived 1810 – 1870 (aged 60). Adolf Holtzmann was a German germanist, orientalist, linguist and university teacher, known for Holtzmann's Law.

Adolf Holtzmann (2 May 1810 in Karlsruhe – 3 July 1870 in Heidelberg) was a German professor and philologist. His name is associated with a Proto-Germanic sound law known as Holtzmann's law.

He studied theology at the University of Halle and the Friedrich Wilhelm University of Berlin, where he was a student of Friedrich Schleiermacher. He later studied philology at the Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, where his influences included Johann Andreas Schmeller. Holtzmann also attended classes at the University of Paris given by Eugène Burnouf, and beginning in 1837, spent a number of years working as a tutor to members of Baden royalty. From 1852, he was a professor of German literature and Sanskrit at Heidelberg University, and a notable philologist of his day.

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Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Holtzmann's Law
Education
Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, University of Berlin
Employers
Heidelberg University

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Adolf Holtzmann?

German philologist (1810–1870)

When was Adolf Holtzmann born?

Adolf Holtzmann was born on 2 May 1810 in Karlsruhe.

When did Adolf Holtzmann die?

Adolf Holtzmann died on 3 July 1870 in Heidelberg.

What was Adolf Holtzmann's occupation?

Adolf Holtzmann was a germanist, orientalist, linguist and university teacher.

What was Adolf Holtzmann known for?

Adolf Holtzmann was known for Holtzmann's Law.

What nationality was Adolf Holtzmann?

Adolf Holtzmann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adolf Holtzmann

· Wikidata: Q91829

· DBpedia: Adolf Holtzmann

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