Zur Person und Rolle Gustav Weigands (1860-1930) als Balkanist an der Leipziger Universität.

The article presents information about the scholarly contributions of 19th century German philologist Gustav Weigand to the department of language studies at the University of Leipzig in Leipzig, Germany. Weigand's specialization in Balkan language studies is described, and note is taken of his broad academic activities as ethnographer, historian, and cultural scientist. Details about Weigand's education are given, such as his training under German philologist August Leskien in Romanian, Albanian, and Bulgarian languages. Comments about Weigand's scholarly publications are also included.