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Wilhelm Gesenius
German orientalist and theologian (1786–1842)
Wilhelm Gesenius was born on February 3, 1786 in Nordhausen, Germany and died on October 23, 1842, aged 56.
Born
February 3, 1786
Wilhelm Gesenius died aged 56.
Died: October 23, 1842
Source:
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- Birthplace
- Nordhausen, Germany
- Professions
- philologist, Hebraist, university teacher, writer, pedagogue, orientalist, theologian, lexicographer
- Citizenship
- Kingdom of Prussia
More about Wilhelm Gesenius
- Zodiac sign
- Aquarius
- Birth name
- Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Gesenius
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Questions people ask
How old was Wilhelm Gesenius when they died?
Wilhelm Gesenius died aged 56.
When is Wilhelm Gesenius’s birthday?
Wilhelm Gesenius’s recorded birthday is February 3.
Where was Wilhelm Gesenius born?
Wilhelm Gesenius was born in Nordhausen, Germany.
What was Wilhelm Gesenius’s name at birth?
Wilhelm Gesenius’s recorded birth name is Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Gesenius.
When did Wilhelm Gesenius die?
Wilhelm Gesenius died on October 23, 1842.