Gero von Merhart

German archaeologist (1886-1959)
Person human Q97914
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Summary

Gero von Merhart is a human[1]. Born in Bregenz[2], he… he was born on October 17, 1886[3]. He died in Bernegg Castle[4]. He died on March 4, 1959[5]. He worked as a prehistorian[6], university teacher[7], archaeologist[8], and paleontologist[9]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Gero von Merhart was born in Bregenz[2].
  • Gero von Merhart died in Bernegg Castle[4].
  • Gero von Merhart was born on October 17, 1886[3].
  • Gero von Merhart died on March 4, 1959[5].
  • Gero von Merhart held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Gero von Merhart's professions included prehistorian[6].
  • Gero von Merhart worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Gero von Merhart worked as an archaeologist[8].
  • Gero von Merhart's professions included paleontologist[9].
  • Gero von Merhart's field of work was prehistory and early history[12].
  • Gero von Merhart's field of work was paleontology[13].
  • Gero von Merhart was employed by University of Marburg[14].
  • A notable student of Gero von Merhart was Joachim Werner[15].
  • Gero von Merhart received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Gero von Merhart was a member of German Archaeological Institute[17].
  • Gero von Merhart is recorded as male[18].
  • Gero von Merhart's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Gero von Merhart earned the academic degree of doctorate[20].
  • Gero von Merhart earned the academic degree of habilitation[21].
  • Gero von Merhart's given name is recorded as Gero[22].
  • Gero von Merhart's work location is recorded as Munich[23].
  • Gero von Merhart's work location is recorded as Innsbruck[24].
  • Gero von Merhart's work location is recorded as Marburg[25].
  • Gero von Merhart's described by source is recorded as Q134475277[26].
  • Gero von Merhart's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Gero von Merhart's place of birth was Bregenz[2]. He was born on October 17, 1886[3].

Education

Academic degrees include doctorate[20] and habilitation[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include prehistorian[6], university teacher[7], archaeologist[8], and paleontologist[9]. Fields of work include prehistory and early history[12], an academic discipline[28] and paleontology[13], an academic discipline[29]. Among Gero von Merhart's employers was University of Marburg[14]. A notable student of him was Joachim Werner[15].

Recognition

Gero von Merhart received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

Death and Burial

Gero von Merhart died on March 4, 1959[5]. He died in Bernegg Castle[4].

Why It Matters

Gero von Merhart is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Gero von Merhart born?

Born in Bregenz[2].

Where did Gero von Merhart die?

Gero von Merhart passed away in Bernegg Castle[4].

What did Gero von Merhart do for work?

Gero von Merhart worked as prehistorian[6], university teacher[7], archaeologist[8], and paleontologist[9].

What awards did Gero von Merhart receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  17. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  19. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 23d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1980586434779999491
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  2. 29d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 17133
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  3. 16w ago · Jeb · 2026-06-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Rero id (legacy) → A006009102
    National library of russia id → 770218271, 770280409
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA14779521
    Described by source → Q134475277
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  4. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → prehistory and early history, paleontology
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  5. 18w ago · KrBot bot · 2026-06-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → prehistory and early history, paleontology
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  6. 19w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → prehistory and early history, paleontology
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  7. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Worldcat entities id → E39PBJm4WdcwxvX4Hfr9mMdYT3
    Imported from → —
    Nukat id → n2010212095
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
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