Emil Fuchs

German theologian (1874–1971)
Person human Q75489
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Summary

Emil Fuchs was born on May 13, 1874[1], in Beerfelden[2]. He died on February 13, 1971[3], in East Berlin[4]. He worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], parson[7], and Protestant theologian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (409 views/month, #7,267 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Beerfelden[10]
  • Place of burial: Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde[11]
  • Father: Georg Fuchs[12]
  • Child: Klaus Fuchs[13]
  • Country of citizenship: German Democratic Republic[14], Germany[15]
  • Employer: Leipzig University[16]
  • Educated at: University of Giessen[17]
  • Award received: Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[18], Banner of Labor[19], Star of People's Friendship[20], Medal Carl von Ossietzky[21], honorary doctor of Protestant Theological Faculty – Charles University[22], honorary doctor of the University of Giessen[23], Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[24], Star of People's Friendship in Silver[25]
  • Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[26]
  • Sex or gender: male[27]
  • Member of political party: Social Democratic Party of Germany[28], Christian Democratic Union (GDR)[29], German Democratic Party[30]
  • Commons category: Emil Fuchs (theologian)[31]
  • Family name: Fuchs[32]
  • Given name: Emil[33]
  • Work location: Leipzig[34]
  • Relative: Georg Fuchs (Schriftsteller)[35]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[36]
  • Name in native language: Emil Fuchs[37]
  • P14536: 353765[38]

Why It Matters

Emil Fuchs has Wikipedia articles in 6 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 Emil Fuchs born?

Emil Fuchs was born in Beerfelden[2].

Where did Emil Fuchs die?

Emil Fuchs passed away in East Berlin[4].

Who were Emil Fuchs's parents?

Emil Fuchs's father was Georg Fuchs[12].

What did Emil Fuchs do for work?

Emil Fuchs worked as a theologian[5], university teacher[6], parson[7], and Protestant theologian[8].

Where did Emil Fuchs go to school?

Emil Fuchs was educated at University of Giessen[17].

What awards did Emil Fuchs receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[18], Banner of Labor[19], Star of People's Friendship[20], and Medal Carl von Ossietzky[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [27] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [22] ↑ . Q86910225. kramerius.cuni.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . Hessian Biography. wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . 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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  1. 4d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-10-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikitree person id → Fuchs-3477
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  2. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Beerfelden, Beerfelden
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  3. 23d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24039
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  4. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 9034
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  5. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-09-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sächsische biografie (gnd) id → 24039
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  6. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 353765
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  7. 16w ago · Toghrul R · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Award received → Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold, Banner of Labor, Star of People's Friendship +5
    Family name → Fuchs
    Employer → —
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