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Wilhelm Gesenius

Wilhelm Gesenius (1786–1842) was a lexicographer, theologian and pedagogue.

Also recorded as Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Gesenius; William Gesenius; Gesenius.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Heinrich Friedrich Wilhelm Gesenius.

Born at Nordhausen in 1786, died at Halle (Saale) in 1842.

In detail

Wilhelm Gesenius studied at University of Göttingen and University of Helmstedt. Andreas Gottlieb Hoffmann is recorded as having studied under Wilhelm Gesenius. the recorded working language is Hebrew, Latin and German.

The field of work recorded is study of the Hebrew language.

Employment is recorded with Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and University of Göttingen. Membership is recorded of Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Wilhelm Gesenius”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q61525: Wilhelm Gesenius

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