Gustav Adolf von Götzen

German explorer, diplomat and colonial administrator (1866–1910)
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Gustav Adolf von Götzen

Summary

Gustav Adolf von Götzen is a human[1]. Born in Ścinawka Górna[2], he… he was born on May 12, 1866[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on December 2, 1910[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's place of birth was Ścinawka Górna[2].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen was born on May 12, 1866[3].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen died on December 2, 1910[5].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen died on December 1, 1910[10].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen held citizenship in German Empire[11].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's professions included explorer[6].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's professions included diplomat[7].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's professions included jurist[8].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen was educated at University of Paris[12].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen was educated at Kiel University[14].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[15].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen is recorded as male[16].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's noble title is recorded as count[18].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's Commons category is recorded as Gustav Adolf von Götzen[19].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's family name is recorded as von Götzen[20].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's given name is recorded as Gustav[21].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's given name is recorded as Adolf[22].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's work location is recorded as German East Africa[23].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[24].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's affiliation is recorded as government of German East Africa[26].
  • Gustav Adolf von Götzen's affiliation is recorded as Schutztruppe of German East Africa[27].

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Origins and Family

Gustav Adolf von Götzen's place of birth was Ścinawka Górna[2]. He was born on May 12, 1866[3].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[12], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1809[34], headquartered in Berlin[35]; and Kiel University[14], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1665[38], headquartered in Kiel[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8].

Recognition

Gustav Adolf von Götzen received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 2, 1910[5] and December 1, 1910[10]. Gustav Adolf von Götzen passed away in Berlin[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Gustav Adolf von Götzen include götzenite[40], a mineral species[41].

Why It Matters

Gustav Adolf von Götzen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (227 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

He is credited with the discovery of Lowa (Kivu/Maniema)[44], a river[45], in Democratic Republic of the Congo[46]. Entities named for him include götzenite[40], a mineral species[41].

FAQs

Where was Gustav Adolf von Götzen born?

Gustav Adolf von Götzen was born in Ścinawka Górna[2].

Where did Gustav Adolf von Götzen die?

Gustav Adolf von Götzen died in Berlin[4].

What did Gustav Adolf von Götzen do for work?

Gustav Adolf von Götzen worked as explorer[6], diplomat[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Gustav Adolf von Götzen go to school?

Gustav Adolf von Götzen was educated at University of Paris[12], Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[13], and Kiel University[14].

What awards did Gustav Adolf von Götzen receive?

Honors received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[15].

What did Gustav Adolf von Götzen discover?

Gustav Adolf von Götzen is credited as discoverer of Lowa (Kivu/Maniema)[44].

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  5. [17] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [10] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . Q55470170. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Q55470170. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Q55470170. wikidata.org.

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site
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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . 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. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, diplomat, jurist
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  2. 6w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Ścinawka Górna
    Citizenship
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    Country of citizenship German Empire
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