Hans Georg Wirz

(1885-1972)
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Summary

Hans Georg Wirz was born on January 1, 1885[1], in Zurich[2]. He died on September 15, 1972[3], in Bern[4]. He worked as a historian[5], librarian[6], and university teacher[7]. He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: December 18, 1885[9]
  • Date of death: January 1, 1972[10]
  • Father: Hans Wirz[11]
  • Country of citizenship: Switzerland[12]
  • Field of work: history[13], history of war[14]
  • Religion or worldview: reformed[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Hans Georg Wirz[17]
  • Archives at: Zentralbibliothek Zürich[18], Swiss Federal Archives[19]
  • Family name: Wirz[20]
  • Given name: Hans[21], Georg[22]
  • Municipal affiliation of a Swiss national: Zurich[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • Writing language: German[25]

FAQs

Where was Hans Georg Wirz born?

Hans Georg Wirz was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Hans Georg Wirz die?

Hans Georg Wirz passed away in Bern[4].

Who were Hans Georg Wirz's parents?

Hans Georg Wirz's father was Hans Wirz[11].

What did Hans Georg Wirz do for work?

Hans Georg Wirz worked as a historian[5], librarian[6], and university teacher[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] ↑ . zbcollections.ch. Retrieved . zbcollections.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . recherche.bar.admin.ch. recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [9] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . recherche.bar.admin.ch. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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