Hajo Holborn

German-American historian (1902–1969)
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Hajo Holborn

Summary

Hajo Holborn is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 18, 1902[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on June 20, 1969[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2], Hajo Holborn…
  • Hajo Holborn died in Bonn[4].
  • Hajo Holborn was born on May 18, 1902[3].
  • Hajo Holborn died on June 20, 1969[5].
  • Burial took place at Poppelsdorf Cemetery[9].
  • Hajo Holborn's father was Ludwig Holborn[10].
  • Among Hajo Holborn's spouses was Annemarie Holborn[11].
  • A child of Hajo Holborn was Hanna Holborn Gray[12].
  • Hajo Holborn held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hajo Holborn held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Hajo Holborn worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Hajo Holborn's professions included historian[7].
  • Hajo Holborn held the position of president[15].
  • Hajo Holborn held the position of full professor[16].
  • Hajo Holborn was employed by Yale University[17].
  • Among Hajo Holborn's employers was Tufts University[18].
  • Hajo Holborn received the Guggenheim Fellowship[19].
  • Hajo Holborn received the Sterling Professor[20].
  • Hajo Holborn received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Hajo Holborn was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[22].
  • Hajo Holborn was a member of American Historical Association[23].
  • Hajo Holborn is recorded as male[24].
  • Hajo Holborn's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Hajo Holborn's archives at is recorded as Manuscripts and Archives Department Yale University Library[26].
  • Hajo Holborn's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[27].

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Origins and Family

Hajo Holborn's place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on May 18, 1902[3]. His father was Ludwig Holborn[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6] and historian[7]. Employers include Yale University[17], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1701[30], headquartered in New Haven[31] and Tufts University[18], a university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1852[34]. Positions held include president[15], a corporate title[35] and full professor[16], an academic rank[36].

Recognition

Awards received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], a fellowship grant[37], in United States[38], founded in 1925[39]; Sterling Professor[20], a position[40], in United States[41]; and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43].

Personal Life

Among Hajo Holborn's spouses was Annemarie Holborn[11]. A child of him was Hanna Holborn Gray[12].

Death and Burial

Hajo Holborn died on June 20, 1969[5]. He died in Bonn[4]. Burial took place at Poppelsdorf Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hajo Holborn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Hajo Holborn born?

Hajo Holborn's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Hajo Holborn die?

Hajo Holborn passed away in Bonn[4].

Who were Hajo Holborn's parents?

Hajo Holborn's father was Ludwig Holborn[10].

Who was Hajo Holborn married to?

Hajo Holborn's spouses include Annemarie Holborn[11].

What did Hajo Holborn do for work?

Hajo Holborn worked as historian of Modern Age[6] and historian[7].

What awards did Hajo Holborn receive?

Honors received include Guggenheim Fellowship[19], Sterling Professor[20], and Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . historians.org. Retrieved . historians.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [17] . historians.org. historians.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . hdl.handle.net. hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  3. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Occupation historian of Modern Age, historian
    Languages spoken, written or signed English, German
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