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Paul Wendland

1864 – 1915

German classical philologist

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About Paul Wendland

Lived 1864 – 1915 (aged 51). Paul Wendland was a German linguist, classical philologist, university teacher, secondary school teacher and classical scholar.

(Johann Theodor) Paul Wendland (August 17, 1864 – September 10, 1915) was a German classical philologist.

Born in Hohenstein, Province of Prussia, he taught as a professor at the Kiel University (from 1902), Breslau University (from 1906), Göttingen University (from 1909).

He was co-author of an edition on Philo of Alexandria, "Philonis Alexandrini opera quae supersunt" (6 volumes, 1896–1915). With Otto Kern, he published "Beiträge zur Geschichte der griechischen Philosophie und Religion" (1895).

He died in Göttingen.

Literary works Philosophische Schrift über die Vorsehung, 1892 – Philosophical writings on divine providence. Beiträge zur Geschichte der grieschischen Philosophie, 1895 (with Otto Kern) – Contribution to the history of Greek philosophy. Anaximenes von Lampsakos, 1905 – Anaximenes of Lampsacus. Die hellenistisch-römische Kultur in ihren Beziehungen zu Judentum und Christentum, 1907 – Greco-Roman culture in its relations with Judaism and Christianity. Die urchristlichen Literaturformen, 1912 – Early Christian literature forms. Die griechische Prosa und die römisch-christliche Literatur, 1912 – Greek prose and Roman-Christian literature. Philonis Alexandrini opera quae supersunt, 6 volumes, (with Leopold Cohn), 1896–1915.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Employers
Kiel University, University of Göttingen, University of Wrocław
Awards
Preis der Charlotten-Stiftung für Philologie
Also known as
Johann Theodor Paul Wendland

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul Wendland?

German classical philologist (1864-1915)

When was Paul Wendland born?

Paul Wendland was born on 17 August 1864 in Olsztynek.

When did Paul Wendland die?

Paul Wendland died on 10 September 1915 in Göttingen.

What was Paul Wendland's occupation?

Paul Wendland was a linguist, classical philologist, university teacher, secondary school teacher and classical scholar.

What nationality was Paul Wendland?

Paul Wendland was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul Wendland

· Wikidata: Q97976

· DBpedia: Paul Wendland

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