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Wilhelm Theodor AhlwardtGerman orientalist and translator
Date of Birth: 04.07.1828
Country:  Germany |
Content:
- German Orientalist and Translator
- Work in Gotha and Paris
- University Career
- Contributions to Arabic Philology
- Notable Accomplishments
- Later Life and Death
German Orientalist and Translator
Early Life and EducationWilhelm Theodor Ahlwardt was born on July 4, 1828, in Greifswald, Germany, to Christian Wilhelm Ahlwardt. From 1846 to 1850, he studied oriental languages, particularly Semitic languages, at the universities of Greifswald and Göttingen.
Work in Gotha and Paris
After completing his studies, Ahlwardt dedicated himself to studying Arabic manuscripts at the ducal library in Gotha. From 1854 to 1856, he worked at the Sorbonne and the Imperial Library in Paris.
University Career
In 1857, Ahlwardt became an assistant librarian at the University Library of Greifswald. He began lecturing there and was appointed full professor of oriental languages and second librarian in 1861. He resigned from the latter position in 1865.
Contributions to Arabic Philology
Ahlwardt's writings focused primarily on Arabic philology and literary history. He became renowned as a knowledgeable expert on ancient Arabic poetry.
Notable Accomplishments
Member of the Corresponding Academy of Sciences of Saint PetersburgDistinguished himself as a meticulous and discerning scholar of ancient Arabian poetry
Later Life and Death
Wilhelm Theodor Ahlwardt passed away on November 2, 1909, in Greifswald, Germany. His legacy continues to be celebrated in the field of oriental studies.
