Fritz Schilgen
German athlete (1906-2005)
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Summary
Fritz Schilgen was born on September 8, 1906[1], in Kronberg im Taunus[2]. He died on September 12, 2005[3], in Kronberg im Taunus[4]. He worked as an athletics competitor[5] and engineer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (733 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
- Educated at: Technical University of Darmstadt[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Commons category: Fritz Schilgen[11]
- Sport: athletics[12]
- Family name: Schilgen[13]
- Given name: Fritz[14]
- Significant event: lighting the Olympic cauldron[15]
- Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[16]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]
Why It Matters
Fritz Schilgen has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[18] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[19]
FAQs
Where was Fritz Schilgen born?
Fritz Schilgen was born in Kronberg im Taunus[2].
Where did Fritz Schilgen die?
Fritz Schilgen died in Kronberg im Taunus[4].
What did Fritz Schilgen do for work?
Fritz Schilgen worked as an athletics competitor[5] and engineer[6].
Where did Fritz Schilgen go to school?
Fritz Schilgen was educated at Technical University of Darmstadt[9].