Günter Behnisch

German architect, submarine commander in World War II (1922–2010)
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Günter Behnisch

Summary

Günter Behnisch is a human[1]. He was born in Dresden[2]. He was born on +1922-06-12T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Stuttgart[4]. He died on +2010-07-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an architect[6], military personnel[7], university teacher[8], submariner[9], and Marineoffizier[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Günter Behnisch was born in Dresden[2].
  • Born in Lockwitz[12], Günter Behnisch…
  • Günter Behnisch died in Stuttgart[4].
  • Günter Behnisch was born on +1922-06-12T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Günter Behnisch died on +2010-07-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Günter Behnisch held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Günter Behnisch held citizenship in Nazi Germany[14].
  • Günter Behnisch worked as an architect[6].
  • Günter Behnisch's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Günter Behnisch's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Günter Behnisch worked as a submariner[9].
  • Günter Behnisch's professions included Marineoffizier[10].
  • Günter Behnisch's field of work was architecture[15].
  • Among Günter Behnisch's employers was Technical University of Darmstadt[16].
  • Günter Behnisch's education included a stint at University of Stuttgart[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Günter Behnisch is Glaspalast Sindelfingen[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Günter Behnisch is Munich Olympic Stadium[19].
  • Günter Behnisch received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20].
  • Günter Behnisch received the Auguste Perret Prize[21].
  • Günter Behnisch received the honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[22].
  • Günter Behnisch received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[23].
  • Günter Behnisch was a member of Sächsische Akademie der Künste[24].
  • Günter Behnisch was a member of Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[25].
  • Günter Behnisch is recorded as male[26].
  • Günter Behnisch's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Dresden[2], a big city[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1206[30] and Lockwitz[12], an Ortsteil[31], in Germany[32]. Günter Behnisch was born on +1922-06-12T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Günter Behnisch was educated at University of Stuttgart[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include architect[6], military personnel[7], university teacher[8], submariner[9], and Marineoffizier[10]. Günter Behnisch's field of work was architecture[15]. He was employed by Technical University of Darmstadt[16].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include Glaspalast Sindelfingen[18], a multi-purpose hall[33], in Germany[34], founded in 1977[35] and Munich Olympic Stadium[19], an Olympic stadium[36], in Germany[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], a decoration[38], in Germany[39]; Auguste Perret Prize[21], an architecture award[40], founded in 1961[41]; honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[22], an award[42], in Germany[43]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[23], a grade of an order[44].

Death and Burial

Günter Behnisch died on +2010-07-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Stuttgart[4].

Why It Matters

Günter Behnisch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Günter Behnisch born?

Günter Behnisch's place of birth was Dresden[2].

Where did Günter Behnisch die?

Günter Behnisch passed away in Stuttgart[4].

What did Günter Behnisch do for work?

Günter Behnisch worked as architect[6], military personnel[7], university teacher[8], submariner[9], and Marineoffizier[10].

Where did Günter Behnisch go to school?

Günter Behnisch was educated at University of Stuttgart[17].

What awards did Günter Behnisch receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[20], Auguste Perret Prize[21], honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[22], and Iron Cross 2nd Class[23].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . spiegel.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [18] . wikidata.org.
  25. [19] . wikidata.org.

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  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
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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