Georg Hackenschmidt

Estonian strongman and professional wrestler (1877–1968)
Person human Q947695
Georg Hackenschmidt
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Summary

Georg Hackenschmidt is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on August 1, 1877[3]. He passed away in London[4]. He died on February 19, 1968[5]. He worked as a weightlifter[6], professional wrestler[7], and amateur wrestler[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,177 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tartu[2].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt died in London[4].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt was born on August 1, 1877[3].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt was born on July 20, 1878[10].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt died on February 19, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[11].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt held citizenship in Russian Empire[12].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt held citizenship in France[13].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt held citizenship in United Kingdom[14].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt held citizenship in Estonia[15].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's professions included weightlifter[6].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt worked as a professional wrestler[7].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt worked as an amateur wrestler[8].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt received the WWE Hall of Fame[16].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[17].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt is recorded as male[18].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's head coach is recorded as Vladislav Kraevsky[20].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's Commons category is recorded as Georg Hackenschmidt[21].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's sport is recorded as weightlifting[22].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's sport is recorded as professional wrestling[23].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's sport is recorded as amateur wrestling[24].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's family name is recorded as Hackenschmidt[25].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt's given name is recorded as Georg[26].
  • Georg Hackenschmidt studied under Adolf Andruškevitš[27].

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Origins and Family

Georg Hackenschmidt's place of birth was Tartu[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 1, 1877[3] and July 20, 1878[10].

Education

Georg Hackenschmidt studied under Adolf Andruškevitš[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include weightlifter[6], professional wrestler[7], and amateur wrestler[8].

Recognition

Awards received include WWE Hall of Fame[16], a professional wrestling hall of fame[28], founded in 1993[29] and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[17], a professional wrestling hall of fame[30], in United States[31], founded in 1996[32].

Death and Burial

Georg Hackenschmidt died on February 19, 1968[5]. He died in London[4]. Burial took place at West Norwood Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Georg Hackenschmidt ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,177 views/month, #6,922 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Georg Hackenschmidt born?

Georg Hackenschmidt was born in Tartu[2].

Where did Georg Hackenschmidt die?

Georg Hackenschmidt died in London[4].

What did Georg Hackenschmidt do for work?

Georg Hackenschmidt worked as weightlifter[6], professional wrestler[7], and amateur wrestler[8].

What awards did Georg Hackenschmidt receive?

Honors received include WWE Hall of Fame[16] and Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Biographical lexicon of Estonian sport. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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