Wilhelm Wackernagel: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Wilhelm Wackernagel? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Wilhelm Wackernagel (German: [ˈvakɐˌnaːɡl̩]; 23 April 1806, Berlin – 21 December 1869, Basel) was a German-Swiss philologist specializing in Germanic studies. He was the father of Indo-Europeanist Jacob Wackernagel. Wackernagel studied Classical and Germanic literature at the University of Berlin as a pupil of August Boeckh and Karl Lachmann. In 1833, he moved to Basel, where from 1835 to 1869, he was a professor of German language and literature at the university. While at Basel, he turned down offers for professorships in Berlin, Munich, Tübingen, and Vienna.
Quick facts about Wilhelm Wackernagel
- Full name: Wilhelm Wackernagel
- Born: 1806-04-23
- Nationality: Kingdom of Prussia
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q215353
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Wilhelm Wackernagel?
Wilhelm Wackernagel (German: [ˈvakɐˌnaːɡl̩]; 23 April 1806, Berlin – 21 December 1869, Basel) was a German-Swiss philologist specializing in Germanic studies.
What nationality is Wilhelm Wackernagel?
Wilhelm Wackernagel is Kingdom of Prussia.
When was Wilhelm Wackernagel born?
Wilhelm Wackernagel was born on 1806-04-23.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
