Eduard von Simson

President of the Frankfurt Parliament, of the Reichstag and the Reichsgericht (1810-1899)
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Eduard von Simson
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Eduard von Simson

Summary

Eduard von Simson is a human[1]. His place of birth was Königsberg[2]. He was born on November 10, 1810[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on May 2, 1899[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], judge[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Eduard von Simson's place of birth was Königsberg[2].
  • Eduard von Simson died in Berlin[4].
  • Eduard von Simson was born on November 10, 1810[3].
  • Eduard von Simson died on May 2, 1899[5].
  • Eduard von Simson is buried at Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[11].
  • Eduard von Simson's father was Zacharias Jakob Simson[12].
  • A child of Eduard von Simson was August von Simson[13].
  • A child of Eduard von Simson was Bernhard von Simson[14].
  • Eduard von Simson held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Eduard von Simson's professions included jurist[6].
  • Eduard von Simson's professions included judge[7].
  • Eduard von Simson's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Eduard von Simson worked as a politician[9].
  • Eduard von Simson held the position of Privatdozent[16].
  • Eduard von Simson held the position of extraordinary professor[17].
  • Eduard von Simson held the position of professor[18].
  • Eduard von Simson held the position of Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[19].
  • Eduard von Simson held the position of vice president[20].
  • Eduard von Simson held the position of chairperson[21].
  • Eduard von Simson was employed by University of Königsberg[22].
  • Eduard von Simson's education included a stint at University of Bonn[23].
  • Eduard von Simson's education included a stint at University of Königsberg[24].
  • Eduard von Simson's education included a stint at Frederick William University Berlin[25].
  • Eduard von Simson's education included a stint at Collegium Fridericianum[26].
  • Eduard von Simson received the Order of the Black Eagle[27].

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Origins and Family

Eduard von Simson's place of birth was Königsberg[2]. He was born on November 10, 1810[3]. His father was Zacharias Jakob Simson[12].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[23], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; University of Königsberg[24], a university[32], in Kingdom of Prussia[33], founded in 1544[34]; Frederick William University Berlin[25]; and Collegium Fridericianum[26]. Eduard von Simson earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], judge[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9]. Among Eduard von Simson's employers was University of Königsberg[22]. Positions held include Privatdozent[16], an academic rank[36]; extraordinary professor[17], an academic rank[37], in Germany[38]; professor[18], a title of authority[39]; Member of the Frankfurt Parliament[19], a position[40], in German Empire of 1848/1849[41]; vice president[20], a position[42]; and chairperson[21], a type of position[43].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the Black Eagle[27], honorary citizen of Frankfurt (Oder)[44], honorary citizen of Leipzig[45], ennoblement[46], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Zähringer Lion[47], and Ehrengrab[48].

Personal Life

Children include August von Simson[13], a jurist[49], 1837–1927[50], of Kingdom of Prussia[51] and Bernhard von Simson[14], a historian[52], 1840–1915[53], of German Empire[54]. Eduard von Simson's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[55].

Death and Burial

Eduard von Simson died on May 2, 1899[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Friedhof III der Gemeinde Jerusalems- und Neue Kirche[11].

Why It Matters

Eduard von Simson ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (40 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]

FAQs

Where was Eduard von Simson born?

Eduard von Simson's place of birth was Königsberg[2].

Where did Eduard von Simson die?

Eduard von Simson passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Eduard von Simson's parents?

Eduard von Simson's father was Zacharias Jakob Simson[12].

What did Eduard von Simson do for work?

Eduard von Simson worked as jurist[6], judge[7], university teacher[8], and politician[9].

Where did Eduard von Simson go to school?

Eduard von Simson was educated at University of Bonn[23], University of Königsberg[24], Frederick William University Berlin[25], and Collegium Fridericianum[26].

What awards did Eduard von Simson receive?

Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[27], honorary citizen of Frankfurt (Oder)[44], honorary citizen of Leipzig[45], and ennoblement[46].

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  2. [56] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [57] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Work location Berlin
    Place of birth Königsberg
    Father Zacharias Jakob Simson
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