Hans von Dohnányi

Hungarian-born German jurist, member of the German resistance (1902–1945)
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Hans von Dohnányi

Summary

Hans von Dohnányi is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1902[3]. He passed away in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4]. He died on April 8, 1945[5]. He worked as a judge[6], resistance fighter[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (780 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hans von Dohnányi's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Hans von Dohnányi passed away in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4].
  • Hans von Dohnányi was born on January 1, 1902[3].
  • Hans von Dohnányi died on April 8, 1945[5].
  • Hans von Dohnányi died on April 9, 1945[10].
  • Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11].
  • Hans von Dohnányi's father was Ernő Dohnányi[12].
  • Hans von Dohnányi was married to Christine Bonhoeffer[13].
  • A child of Hans von Dohnányi was Christoph von Dohnányi[14].
  • A child of Hans von Dohnányi was Klaus von Dohnanyi[15].
  • Hans von Dohnányi held citizenship in Germany[16].
  • Hans von Dohnányi held citizenship in Hungary[17].
  • Hans von Dohnányi held citizenship in Austria[18].
  • Hans von Dohnányi's professions included judge[6].
  • Hans von Dohnányi worked as a resistance fighter[7].
  • Hans von Dohnányi worked as a jurist[8].
  • Hans von Dohnányi's field of work was resistance during World War II[19].
  • Hans von Dohnányi was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].
  • Hans von Dohnányi received the Righteous Among the Nations[21].
  • Hans von Dohnányi is recorded as male[22].
  • Hans von Dohnányi's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Hans von Dohnányi's Commons category is recorded as Hans von Dohnanyi[24].
  • Hans von Dohnányi's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[25].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[26].
  • Hans von Dohnányi was part of the conflict World War II[27].

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Origins and Family

Hans von Dohnányi was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on January 1, 1902[3]. His father was Ernő Dohnányi[12].

Education

Hans von Dohnányi's education included a stint at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], resistance fighter[7], and jurist[8]. Hans von Dohnányi's field of work was resistance during World War II[19].

Recognition

Hans von Dohnányi received the Righteous Among the Nations[21].

Personal Life

Hans von Dohnányi was married to Christine Bonhoeffer[13]. Children include Christoph von Dohnányi[14], a conductor[28], 1929–2025[29], of Germany[30], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[31], specialised in conducting[32] and Klaus von Dohnanyi[15], a politician[33], b. 1928[34], of Germany[35], awarded the Hanns Martin Schleyer Prize[36].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 8, 1945[5] and April 9, 1945[10]. Hans von Dohnányi died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[26]. Burial took place at Dorotheenstadt Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Hans von Dohnányi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (780 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Hans von Dohnányi born?

Born in Vienna[2], Hans von Dohnányi…

Where did Hans von Dohnányi die?

Hans von Dohnányi died in Sachsenhausen concentration camp[4].

Who were Hans von Dohnányi's parents?

Hans von Dohnányi's father was Ernő Dohnányi[12].

Who was Hans von Dohnányi married to?

Hans von Dohnányi's spouses include Christine Bonhoeffer[13].

What did Hans von Dohnányi do for work?

Hans von Dohnányi worked as judge[6], resistance fighter[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Hans von Dohnányi go to school?

Hans von Dohnányi was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[20].

What awards did Hans von Dohnányi receive?

Honors received include Righteous Among the Nations[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [23] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [6] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  15. [7] . wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . leipzig-lexikon.de. leipzig-lexikon.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation judge, resistance fighter, jurist
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