Christoph Wilhelm von Koch

French politician and diplomat (1737-1813)
Person human Q834149
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Summary

Christoph Wilhelm von Koch was born on May 9, 1737[1], in Bouxwiller[2]. He died on October 25, 1813[3], in Strasbourg[4]. He worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], university teacher[7], law librarian[8], and scientist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (64 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: France[11]
  • Native language: French[12]
  • Occupation: librarian[13], jurist[14], historian[15], writer[16], member of parliament[17], opinion journalist[18]
  • Position held: member of the French National Assembly[19]
  • Employer: University of Strasbourg[20]
  • Educated at: University of Strasbourg[21]
  • Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[22]
  • Sex or gender: male[23]
  • Commons category: Christophe Guillaume Koch[24]
  • Family name: Koch[25]
  • Given name: Christoph[26]
  • Work location: Strasbourg[27]
  • Described by source: Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[28], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: French[30]
  • Name in native language: Christophe-Guillaume Koch[31]
  • P14585: 69710[32]
  • P14608: 100179800[33]

Why It Matters

Christoph Wilhelm von Koch has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Christoph Wilhelm von Koch born?

Christoph Wilhelm von Koch was born in Bouxwiller[2].

Where did Christoph Wilhelm von Koch die?

Christoph Wilhelm von Koch died in Strasbourg[4].

What did Christoph Wilhelm von Koch do for work?

Christoph Wilhelm von Koch worked as a politician[5], diplomat[6], university teacher[7], law librarian[8], and scientist[9].

Where did Christoph Wilhelm von Koch go to school?

Christoph Wilhelm von Koch was educated at University of Strasbourg[21].

What awards did Christoph Wilhelm von Koch receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[22].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Koch, Christoph Wilhelm von. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [1] ↑ . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] ↑ . Sycomore. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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