Günter Behnisch

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

Günter Behnisch was born on June 12, 1922[1], in Dresden[2]. He died on July 12, 2010[3], in Stuttgart[4]. He worked as an architect[5], military personnel[6], university teacher[7], submariner[8], and Marineoffizier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (548 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Lockwitz[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[12], Nazi Germany[13]
  • Field of work: architecture[14]
  • Employer: Technical University of Darmstadt[15]
  • Educated at: University of Stuttgart[16]
  • Notable work: Glaspalast Sindelfingen[17], Munich Olympic Stadium[18]
  • Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Auguste Perret Prize[20], honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[21], Iron Cross 2nd Class[22]
  • Member of: Sächsische Akademie der Künste[23], Bavarian Academy of Fine Arts[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Military branch: Kriegsmarine[26]
  • Commons category: Günter Behnisch[27]
  • Military, police or special rank: Oberleutnant zur See[28], soldier[29]
  • Archives at: Architekturmuseum der Technischen Universität München[30]
  • Commander of (DEPRECATED): U-2337[31]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[32]
  • Family name: Behnisch[33]
  • Given name: Günter[34]
  • Official website: https://behnisch.com/[35]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Günter Behnisch[36]
  • Allegiance: Nazi Germany[37]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[38]
  • Name in native language: Günter Behnisch[39]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[40]

Why It Matters

Günter Behnisch has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 19 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Günter Behnisch born?

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

Where did Günter Behnisch die?

Günter Behnisch died in Stuttgart[4].

What did Günter Behnisch do for work?

Günter Behnisch worked as an architect[5], military personnel[6], university teacher[7], submariner[8], and Marineoffizier[9].

Where did Günter Behnisch go to school?

Günter Behnisch was educated at University of Stuttgart[16].

What awards did Günter Behnisch receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Auguste Perret Prize[20], honorary doctor of the University of Stuttgart[21], and Iron Cross 2nd Class[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] ↑ . San Francisco Museum of Modern Art online collection. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  7. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  13. [9] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [26] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  20. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [28] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  22. [29] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [30] ↑ . mediatum.ub.tum.de. mediatum.ub.tum.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . spiegel.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  28. [31] ↑ . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [32] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  30. [33] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [34] ↑ . International Standard Name Identifier. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  32. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  33. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  35. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  36. [37] ↑ . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  37. [38] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  38. [39] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  39. [40] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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