Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron

German colonial officer and explorer (1861-1936)
Person human Q109970
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Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron

Summary

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron is a human[1]. He was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on June 17, 1861[3]. He passed away in Bad Eilsen[4]. He died on January 1, 1936[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], colonial administrator[7], military officer[8], botanical collector[9], and zoological collector[10].

Key Facts

  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was born in Wrocław[2].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron died in Bad Eilsen[4].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was born on June 17, 1861[3].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron died on January 1, 1936[5].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's father was Robert von Prittwitz und Gaffron[11].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron worked as an explorer[6].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's professions included colonial administrator[7].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron worked as a military officer[8].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron worked as a zoological collector[10].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron worked as a scientific collector[13].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was educated at Frederick William University Berlin[15].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's education included a stint at Magdalenaeum Wrocław[16].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron received the médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[17].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron is recorded as male[18].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's military, police or special rank is recorded as Oberstleutnant[20].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's archives at is recorded as Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography[21].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's given name is recorded as Georg[23].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's work location is recorded as Kamerun[24].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's work location is recorded as German East Africa[25].
  • Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wrocław[2], Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron… he was born on June 17, 1861[3]. His father was Robert von Prittwitz und Gaffron[11].

Education

Educated at Prussian Military Academy[14], a military academy[27], in Kingdom of Prussia[28], founded in 1810[29]; Frederick William University Berlin[15], a university[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1828[32]; and Magdalenaeum Wrocław[16], a school[33], in Poland[34], founded in 1267[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], colonial administrator[7], military officer[8], botanical collector[9], zoological collector[10], and scientific collector[13].

Recognition

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron received the médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[17].

Death and Burial

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron died on January 1, 1936[5]. He died in Bad Eilsen[4].

FAQs

Where was Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron born?

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was born in Wrocław[2].

Where did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron die?

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron died in Bad Eilsen[4].

Who were Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's parents?

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron's father was Robert von Prittwitz und Gaffron[11].

What did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron do for work?

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron worked as explorer[6], colonial administrator[7], military officer[8], botanical collector[9], and zoological collector[10].

Where did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron go to school?

Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron was educated at Prussian Military Academy[14], Frederick William University Berlin[15], and Magdalenaeum Wrocław[16].

What awards did Georg von Prittwitz und Gaffron receive?

Honors received include médaille Gustav-Nachtigal[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . Q55470170. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Bionomia. Retrieved . bionomia.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Bionomia. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . leibniz-ifl.de. Retrieved . leibniz-ifl.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Q55470170. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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