Arvid Harnack

German jurist, economist, and resistance fighter in Nazi Germany (1901–1942)
Person human Q68070
Arvid Harnack
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Arvid Harnack

Summary

Arvid Harnack is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he was born on May 24, 1901[3]. He died in Plötzensee Prison[4]. He died on December 22, 1942[5]. He worked as an economist[6], jurist[7], and resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Arvid Harnack was born in Darmstadt[2].
  • Arvid Harnack passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4].
  • Arvid Harnack was born on May 24, 1901[3].
  • Arvid Harnack died on December 22, 1942[5].
  • Burial took place at Friedhof Zehlendorf[10].
  • Arvid Harnack's father was Otto Harnack[11].
  • Among Arvid Harnack's spouses was Mildred Harnack[12].
  • Arvid Harnack held citizenship in German Reich[13].
  • Arvid Harnack worked as an economist[6].
  • Arvid Harnack worked as a jurist[7].
  • Arvid Harnack's professions included resistance fighter[8].
  • Arvid Harnack's education included a stint at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].
  • Arvid Harnack's education included a stint at Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15].
  • Arvid Harnack's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[16].
  • Arvid Harnack received the Order of the Red Banner[17].
  • Arvid Harnack is recorded as male[18].
  • Arvid Harnack's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Arvid Harnack was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
  • Arvid Harnack's Commons category is recorded as Arvid Harnack[21].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[22].
  • Arvid Harnack's residence is recorded as Tiergarten[23].
  • Arvid Harnack's residence is recorded as Bezirk Mitte[24].
  • Arvid Harnack's family name is recorded as Harnack[25].
  • Arvid Harnack's given name is recorded as Arvid[26].
  • Arvid Harnack's described at URL is recorded as https://www.stolpersteine-berlin.de/biografie/5275[27].

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Origins and Family

Arvid Harnack's place of birth was Darmstadt[2]. He was born on May 24, 1901[3]. His father was Otto Harnack[11].

Education

Educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14], a public research university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1848[30]; Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1558[33], headquartered in Jena[34]; and University of Hamburg[16], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1919[37], headquartered in Hamburg[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include economist[6], jurist[7], and resistance fighter[8].

Recognition

Arvid Harnack received the Order of the Red Banner[17].

Personal Life

Among Arvid Harnack's spouses was Mildred Harnack[12]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].

Death and Burial

Arvid Harnack died on December 22, 1942[5]. He passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[22]. He is buried at Friedhof Zehlendorf[10].

Why It Matters

Arvid Harnack ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (405 views/month, #7,250 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Arvid Harnack born?

Arvid Harnack was born in Darmstadt[2].

Where did Arvid Harnack die?

Arvid Harnack passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4].

Who were Arvid Harnack's parents?

Arvid Harnack's father was Otto Harnack[11].

Who was Arvid Harnack married to?

Arvid Harnack's spouses include Mildred Harnack[12].

What did Arvid Harnack do for work?

Arvid Harnack worked as economist[6], jurist[7], and resistance fighter[8].

Where did Arvid Harnack go to school?

Arvid Harnack was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14], Friedrich Schiller University Jena[15], and University of Hamburg[16].

What awards did Arvid Harnack receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Q186675. wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . Q186675. wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Stolperstein dedicated to Arvid Harnack. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Stolperstein dedicated to Arvid Harnack. wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Retrieved . stolpersteine-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Cause of death hanging to death
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