Hans Riegel

German businessman, badminton player (1923–2013)
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Hans Riegel

Summary

Hans Riegel is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bonn[2]. He was born on March 10, 1923[3]. He died in Bonn[4]. He died on October 15, 2013[5]. He worked as a badminton player[6], entrepreneur[7], and businessperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bonn[2], Hans Riegel…
  • Hans Riegel passed away in Bonn[4].
  • Hans Riegel was born on March 10, 1923[3].
  • Hans Riegel died on October 15, 2013[5].
  • Hans Riegel is buried at Südfriedhof[10].
  • Hans Riegel's father was Hans Riegel[11].
  • Hans Riegel held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans Riegel held citizenship in Austria[13].
  • German was Hans Riegel's native language[14].
  • Hans Riegel worked as a badminton player[6].
  • Hans Riegel's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Hans Riegel's professions included businessperson[8].
  • Hans Riegel held the position of chairperson[15].
  • Hans Riegel's education included a stint at University of Bonn[16].
  • Hans Riegel's education included a stint at Aloisiuskolleg[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Riegel is Die Entwicklung der Weltzuckerwirtschaft während und nach dem 2. Weltkrieg[18].
  • Hans Riegel received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Hans Riegel received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20].
  • Hans Riegel received the national champion[21].
  • Hans Riegel is recorded as male[22].
  • Hans Riegel's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hans Riegel's Commons category is recorded as Hans Riegel[24].
  • The cause of death was heart failure[25].
  • Hans Riegel earned the academic degree of doctorate[26].
  • Hans Riegel's sport is recorded as badminton[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Riegel's place of birth was Bonn[2]. He was born on March 10, 1923[3]. His father was he[11]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[16], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31] and Aloisiuskolleg[17], a Jesuit school[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1921[34]. Hans Riegel earned the academic degree of doctorate[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include badminton player[6], entrepreneur[7], and businessperson[8]. Hans Riegel held the position of chairperson[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Riegel is Die Entwicklung der Weltzuckerwirtschaft während und nach dem 2. Weltkrieg[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a decoration[35], in Germany[36]; Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], a grade of an order[37], in Austria[38]; and national champion[21], a rank[39].

Death and Burial

Hans Riegel died on October 15, 2013[5]. He passed away in Bonn[4]. The cause of death was heart failure[25]. Burial took place at Südfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Hans Riegel ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (406 views/month, #7,237 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Hans Riegel born?

Born in Bonn[2], Hans Riegel…

Where did Hans Riegel die?

Hans Riegel died in Bonn[4].

Who were Hans Riegel's parents?

Hans Riegel's father was Hans Riegel[11].

What did Hans Riegel do for work?

Hans Riegel worked as badminton player[6], entrepreneur[7], and businessperson[8].

Where did Hans Riegel go to school?

Hans Riegel was educated at University of Bonn[16] and Aloisiuskolleg[17].

What awards did Hans Riegel receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[20], and national champion[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bbc.co.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nytimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . focus.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [27] . wikidata.org.
  25. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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