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Wilhelm Schott

German sinologist and linguist (1802–1889)

Wilhelm Schott has incompatible recorded birth dates. The main Wikidata statement lists September 3, 1802 in Mainz, Germany.

Born

September 3, 1802

An exact age is omitted because the recorded dates are incompatible or not precise enough.

Died: January 21, 1889

Source:

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Birthplace
Mainz, Germany
Professions
orientalist, Finno-Ugrist, philologist, sinologist, university teacher, linguist
Citizenship
Germany

Incompatible birth dates

Sources disagree: September 3, 1802 (Estonian biographical database; Integrated Authority File) or September 15, 1802 (Chuvash encyclopedia).

The main date retains its own sources. These alternatives overlap neither all other statements nor the main date. Rank is Wikidata editorial priority, not proof.

September 15, 1802

Precision: day · Rank: normal

Original calendar: Julian. Displayed date is Gregorian.

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Questions people ask

Where was Wilhelm Schott born?

Wilhelm Schott was born in Mainz, Germany.