Hans Schomburgk

German explorer (1880-1967)
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Hans Schomburgk

Summary

Hans Schomburgk is a human[1]. He was born in Hamburg[2]. He was born on October 28, 1880[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on July 27, 1967[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], writer[7], film director[8], and photographer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Hans Schomburgk's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Hans Schomburgk died in Berlin[4].
  • Hans Schomburgk was born on October 28, 1880[3].
  • Hans Schomburgk was born on January 1, 1880[11].
  • Hans Schomburgk died on July 27, 1967[5].
  • Hans Schomburgk died on July 26, 1967[12].
  • Hans Schomburgk died on 1967[13].
  • Among Hans Schomburgk's spouses was Meg Gehrts[14].
  • Hans Schomburgk held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Hans Schomburgk worked as an explorer[6].
  • Hans Schomburgk's professions included writer[7].
  • Hans Schomburgk's professions included film director[8].
  • Hans Schomburgk's professions included photographer[9].
  • Hans Schomburgk received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Hans Schomburgk is recorded as male[17].
  • Hans Schomburgk's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hans Schomburgk's Commons category is recorded as Hans Schomburgk[19].
  • Hans Schomburgk's archives at is recorded as Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography[20].
  • Hans Schomburgk's archives at is recorded as Museum of Burg Querfurt[21].
  • Hans Schomburgk's family name is recorded as Schomburgk[22].
  • Hans Schomburgk's given name is recorded as Hans[23].
  • Hans Schomburgk's given name is recorded as Hermann[24].
  • Hans Schomburgk's work location is recorded as German East Africa[25].
  • Hans Schomburgk's described by source is recorded as Hamburg Biographies[26].
  • Hans Schomburgk's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans Schomburgk's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 28, 1880[3] and January 1, 1880[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], writer[7], film director[8], and photographer[9].

Recognition

Hans Schomburgk received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

Personal Life

Hans Schomburgk was married to Meg Gehrts[14].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include July 27, 1967[5], July 26, 1967[12], and 1967[13]. Hans Schomburgk passed away in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Schomburgk ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Schomburgk born?

Born in Hamburg[2], Hans Schomburgk…

Where did Hans Schomburgk die?

Hans Schomburgk died in Berlin[4].

Who was Hans Schomburgk married to?

Hans Schomburgk's spouses include Meg Gehrts[14].

What did Hans Schomburgk do for work?

Hans Schomburgk worked as explorer[6], writer[7], film director[8], and photographer[9].

What awards did Hans Schomburgk receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

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. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [12] . IMDb. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [13] . ADAGP/CISAC membership list at 07/01/2019. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation explorer, writer, film director +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32154|batch #32154]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (36)"
  2. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Archives at Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography, Museum of Burg Querfurt
    Copyright status as a creator works protected by copyrights
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30853|batch #30853]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (8)"
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