Fritz Bauer

German judge (1903-1968)
Person human Q215981
Fritz Bauer
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Fritz Bauer

Summary

Fritz Bauer is a human[1]. Born in Stuttgart[2], he… he was born on July 16, 1903[3]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He died on July 1, 1968[5]. He worked as a judge[6] and prosecutor[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Stuttgart[2], Fritz Bauer…
  • Fritz Bauer passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Fritz Bauer was born on July 16, 1903[3].
  • Fritz Bauer died on July 1, 1968[5].
  • Fritz Bauer held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Fritz Bauer's professions included judge[6].
  • Fritz Bauer worked as a prosecutor[7].
  • Fritz Bauer held the position of judge[10].
  • Fritz Bauer held the position of public prosecutor general[11].
  • Fritz Bauer held the position of public prosecutor general[12].
  • Fritz Bauer was educated at University of Tübingen[13].
  • Fritz Bauer was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14].
  • Fritz Bauer was educated at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Fritz Bauer's education included a stint at Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium[16].
  • Fritz Bauer received the Ludwig Thoma Medal[17].
  • Fritz Bauer received the Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[18].
  • Fritz Bauer's religion is recorded as atheism[19].
  • Fritz Bauer is recorded as male[20].
  • Fritz Bauer's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Fritz Bauer was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[22].
  • Fritz Bauer's Commons category is recorded as Fritz Bauer[23].
  • Fritz Bauer earned the academic degree of Doctor of Juridical Science[24].
  • Fritz Bauer's residence is recorded as Denmark[25].
  • Fritz Bauer's residence is recorded as Sweden[26].
  • Fritz Bauer's residence is recorded as Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Stuttgart[2], Fritz Bauer… he was born on July 16, 1903[3].

Education

Educated at University of Tübingen[13], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1477[30], headquartered in Tübingen[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; Heidelberg University[15], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39]; and Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium[16], a humanistic gymnasium[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1686[42]. Fritz Bauer earned the academic degree of Doctor of Juridical Science[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6] and prosecutor[7]. Positions held include judge[10], a legal profession[43] and public prosecutor general[11], a public office[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Ludwig Thoma Medal[17], an award[45], in Germany[46] and Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[18], a medallion[47], in Germany[48], founded in 1964[49].

Personal Life

Fritz Bauer's religion is recorded as atheism[19]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[22].

Death and Burial

Fritz Bauer died on July 1, 1968[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Fritz Bauer include Fritz Bauer Prize[50], an award[51], in Germany[52].

Why It Matters

Fritz Bauer ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,118 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[53] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[54]

Entities named for him include Fritz Bauer Prize[50], an award[51], in Germany[52].

FAQs

Where was Fritz Bauer born?

Fritz Bauer's place of birth was Stuttgart[2].

Where did Fritz Bauer die?

Fritz Bauer died in Frankfurt[4].

What did Fritz Bauer do for work?

Fritz Bauer worked as judge[6] and prosecutor[7].

Where did Fritz Bauer go to school?

Fritz Bauer was educated at University of Tübingen[13], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[14], Heidelberg University[15], and Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium[16].

What awards did Fritz Bauer receive?

Honors received include Ludwig Thoma Medal[17] and Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[18].

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  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [53] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [54] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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