Hans Meiser

German theologian (1881–1956)
Person human Q1581307
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Hans Meiser

Summary

Hans Meiser is a human[1]. He was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on February 16, 1881[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on June 8, 1956[5]. He worked as a theologian[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nuremberg[2], Hans Meiser…
  • Hans Meiser passed away in Munich[4].
  • Hans Meiser was born on February 16, 1881[3].
  • Hans Meiser died on June 8, 1956[5].
  • Hans Meiser is buried at Johannisfriedhof (Nürnberg)[8].
  • Hans Meiser held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Hans Meiser's professions included theologian[6].
  • Hans Meiser held the position of Bishop of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Bavaria[10].
  • Hans Meiser received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Hans Meiser received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Hans Meiser received the honorary citizen of Ansbach[13].
  • Hans Meiser's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].
  • Hans Meiser is recorded as male[15].
  • Hans Meiser's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Hans Meiser's Commons category is recorded as Hans Meiser (bishop)[17].
  • Hans Meiser's archives at is recorded as Q28735005[18].
  • Hans Meiser's family name is recorded as Meiser[19].
  • Hans Meiser's given name is recorded as Hans[20].
  • Hans Meiser's given name is recorded as Oswald[21].
  • Hans Meiser's participant in is recorded as Judges' Trial[22].
  • Hans Meiser's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Hans Meiser's significant person is recorded as Wilhelm von Ammon[24].
  • Hans Meiser's sibling is recorded as Q138314524[25].
  • Hans Meiser's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[26].

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Origins and Family

Hans Meiser was born in Nuremberg[2]. He was born on February 16, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Hans Meiser worked as a theologian[6]. He held the position of Bishop of the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Bavaria[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], a grade of an order[27], in Germany[28]; Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], a grade of an order[29], in Germany[30]; and honorary citizen of Ansbach[13], an award[31], in Germany[32].

Personal Life

Hans Meiser's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[14].

Death and Burial

Hans Meiser died on June 8, 1956[5]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He is buried at Johannisfriedhof (Nürnberg)[8].

Why It Matters

Hans Meiser ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Hans Meiser born?

Hans Meiser was born in Nuremberg[2].

Where did Hans Meiser die?

Hans Meiser died in Munich[4].

What did Hans Meiser do for work?

Hans Meiser worked as theologian[6].

What awards did Hans Meiser receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], and honorary citizen of Ansbach[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . faulhaber-edition.de. faulhaber-edition.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . faulhaber-edition.de. faulhaber-edition.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation theologian
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  2. 4w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Religion or worldview Lutheranism
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    National library of israel j9u id 987007397564005171
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