Carl von Ossietzky
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Summary
Carl von Ossietzky was born on October 3, 1889[1], in Hamburg[2]. He died on May 4, 1938[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], opinion journalist[7], editor[8], and Nobel Prize winner[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,064 views/month, #6,995 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cemetery Pankow IV[11]
- Father: Carl Ignatius von Ossietzky[12]
- Mother: Rosalie von Ossietzky[13]
- Spouse: Maud von Ossietzky[14]
- Child: Rosalinde von Ossietzky-Palm[15]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[16], Germany[17]
- Native language: German[18]
- Occupation: editing staff[19]
- Field of work: journalism[20], activism[21]
- Award received: Nobel Peace Prize[22]
- Member of: freemasonry[23]
- Religion or worldview: Christianity[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Republican Party of Germany[26]
- Commons category: Carl von Ossietzky[27]
- Archives at: Library and Information System Oldenburg University[28]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[29]
- Family name: Ossietzky[30]
- Given name: Carl[31]
- Pseudonym: Celsus[32], Thomas Murner[33], Lucius Schierling[34], Yatagan[35]
- Significant event: Nazi book burnings[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Carl von Ossietzky[37]
- Commons gallery: Carl von Ossietzky[38]
- Work location: German Empire[39], Weimar Republic[40], Nazi Germany[41]
- Described at URL: https://www.fruehe-texte-holocaustliteratur.de/wiki/Ossietzky,Carl_von(1889-1938)[42]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Carl von Ossietzky include Carl von Ossietzky Medal[43], a peace award[44], founded in 1962[45]; Ossietzky Prize[46], an award[47], founded in 1994[48]; and Medal Carl von Ossietzky[49], an award[50], in German Democratic Republic[51].
Why It Matters
Carl von Ossietzky has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 47 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]
Entities named for him include Carl von Ossietzky Medal[43], a peace award[44], founded in 1962[45]; Ossietzky Prize[46], an award[47], founded in 1994[48]; and Medal Carl von Ossietzky[49], an award[50], in German Democratic Republic[51].
FAQs
Where was Carl von Ossietzky born?
Carl von Ossietzky was born in Hamburg[2].
Where did Carl von Ossietzky die?
Carl von Ossietzky passed away in Berlin[4].
Who were Carl von Ossietzky's parents?
Carl von Ossietzky's father was Carl Ignatius von Ossietzky[12]. Carl von Ossietzky's mother was Rosalie von Ossietzky[13].
Who was Carl von Ossietzky married to?
Carl von Ossietzky's spouses include Maud von Ossietzky[14].
What did Carl von Ossietzky do for work?
Carl von Ossietzky worked as a journalist[5], writer[6], opinion journalist[7], editor[8], and Nobel Prize winner[9].
What awards did Carl von Ossietzky receive?
Honors received include Nobel Peace Prize[22].