Gustav Dahrendorf

German politician (1901-1954)
Person human Q121236
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Gustav Dahrendorf

Summary

Gustav Dahrendorf is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on February 8, 1901[3]. He died in Braunlage[4]. He died on October 30, 1954[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], and resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gustav Dahrendorf was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf died in Braunlage[4].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf was born on February 8, 1901[3].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf died on October 30, 1954[5].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf died on January 1, 1954[10].
  • Among Gustav Dahrendorf's spouses was Lina Witt[11].
  • A child of Gustav Dahrendorf was Frank Dahrendorf[12].
  • A child of Gustav Dahrendorf was Ralf Dahrendorf[13].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • German was Gustav Dahrendorf's native language[15].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf worked as a politician[6].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf worked as a journalist[7].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf worked as a resistance fighter[8].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[16].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf held the position of member of the Hamburg Parliament[17].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf is recorded as male[20].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[22].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf's given name is recorded as Gustav[23].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf's work location is recorded as Berlin[24].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf's work location is recorded as Hamburg[25].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Gustav Dahrendorf's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Gustav Dahrendorf'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamburg[2], Gustav Dahrendorf… he was born on February 8, 1901[3]. German was his native language[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], and resistance fighter[8]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[16] and member of the Hamburg Parliament[17].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29] and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a grade of an order[30], in Germany[31].

Personal Life

Gustav Dahrendorf was married to Lina Witt[11]. Children include Frank Dahrendorf[12], a politician[32], 1934–2013[33], of Germany[34] and Ralf Dahrendorf[13], a philosopher[35], 1929–2009[36], of United Kingdom[37], awarded the Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[38], specialised in sociology[39]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include October 30, 1954[5] and January 1, 1954[10]. Gustav Dahrendorf passed away in Braunlage[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav Dahrendorf ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (59 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Gustav Dahrendorf born?

Gustav Dahrendorf was born in Hamburg[2].

Where did Gustav Dahrendorf die?

Gustav Dahrendorf passed away in Braunlage[4].

Who was Gustav Dahrendorf married to?

Gustav Dahrendorf's spouses include Lina Witt[11].

What did Gustav Dahrendorf do for work?

Gustav Dahrendorf worked as politician[6], journalist[7], and resistance fighter[8].

What awards did Gustav Dahrendorf receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18] and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [21] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [22] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . 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. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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