Hans-Ulrich Wehler

German historian (1931–2014)
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Hans-Ulrich Wehler

Summary

Hans-Ulrich Wehler is a human[1]. He was born in Freudenberg[2]. He was born on September 11, 1931[3]. He died in Bielefeld[4]. He died on July 5, 2014[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6], social historian[7], historian[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler was born in Freudenberg[2].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler passed away in Bielefeld[4].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler was born on September 11, 1931[3].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler died on July 5, 2014[5].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler is buried at Kirchdornberg[12].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler worked as a historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler worked as a social historian[7].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's professions included historian[8].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's professions included writer[9].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's professions included university teacher[10].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler worked as an opinion journalist[14].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's field of work was history[15].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's field of work was political history[16].
  • Among Hans-Ulrich Wehler's employers was Freie Universität Berlin[17].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler was employed by University of Cologne[18].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler was employed by Bielefeld University[19].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler was employed by University of Bern[20].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's education included a stint at University of Cologne[21].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler was educated at University of Bonn[22].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler's doctoral advisor was Theodor Schieder[23].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler received the State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[25].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler received the Helmholtz Medal[26].
  • Hans-Ulrich Wehler received the Cicero Orator Prize[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans-Ulrich Wehler was born in Freudenberg[2]. He was born on September 11, 1931[3].

Education

Educated at University of Cologne[21], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1388[30], headquartered in Q127699285[31] and University of Bonn[22], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]. Hans-Ulrich Wehler's doctoral advisor was Theodor Schieder[23]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6], social historian[7], historian[8], writer[9], university teacher[10], and opinion journalist[14]. Fields of work include history[15] and political history[16], an aspect of history[37]. Employers include Freie Universität Berlin[17], a public research university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1948[40], headquartered in Berlin[41]; University of Cologne[18], a public university[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1388[44], headquartered in Q127699285[45]; Bielefeld University[19], a public university[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1969[48], headquartered in Bielefeld[49]; and University of Bern[20], a comprehensive university[50], in Switzerland[51], founded in 1834[52], headquartered in Main building of the University of Berne[53].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], a decoration[54], in Germany[55]; State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[25], an award[56], in Germany[57]; Helmholtz Medal[26], a science award[58], in German Empire[59]; and Cicero Orator Prize[27], an award[60], in Germany[61].

Death and Burial

Hans-Ulrich Wehler died on July 5, 2014[5]. He passed away in Bielefeld[4]. Burial took place at Kirchdornberg[12].

Why It Matters

Hans-Ulrich Wehler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (134 views/month, #7,262 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Hans-Ulrich Wehler born?

Born in Freudenberg[2], Hans-Ulrich Wehler…

Where did Hans-Ulrich Wehler die?

Hans-Ulrich Wehler died in Bielefeld[4].

What did Hans-Ulrich Wehler do for work?

Hans-Ulrich Wehler worked as historian of Modern Age[6], social historian[7], historian[8], writer[9], and university teacher[10].

Where did Hans-Ulrich Wehler go to school?

Hans-Ulrich Wehler was educated at University of Cologne[21] and University of Bonn[22].

What awards did Hans-Ulrich Wehler receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], State Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia[25], Helmholtz Medal[26], and Cicero Orator Prize[27].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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