Heinrich Brockhaus

German editor and bookseller (1804-1874)
Person human Q109947
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Heinrich Brockhaus

Summary

Heinrich Brockhaus is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on February 4, 1804[3]. He passed away in Leipzig[4]. He died on November 15, 1874[5]. He worked as an editor[6], bookseller[7], politician[8], and publisher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Heinrich Brockhaus was born in Amsterdam[2].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus died in Leipzig[4].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus was born on February 4, 1804[3].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus died on November 15, 1874[5].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's father was Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus[11].
  • Among Heinrich Brockhaus's spouses was Pauline Brockhaus[12].
  • A child of Heinrich Brockhaus was Eduard Brockhaus[13].
  • A child of Heinrich Brockhaus was Rudolf Brockhaus[14].
  • A child of Heinrich Brockhaus was Helene Vieweg[15].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus held citizenship in Kingdom of Saxony[16].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus worked as an editor[6].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus worked as a bookseller[7].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus worked as a politician[8].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus worked as a publisher[9].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus received the honorary citizen of Leipzig[17].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus is recorded as male[18].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus is owned by F. A. Brockhaus[20].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus is owned by Q76133080[21].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Brockhaus[22].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's family name is recorded as Brockhaus[23].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's given name is recorded as Heinrich[24].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's work location is recorded as Leipzig[25].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's work location is recorded as Vienna[26].
  • Heinrich Brockhaus's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Brockhaus's place of birth was Amsterdam[2]. He was born on February 4, 1804[3]. His father was Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include editor[6], bookseller[7], politician[8], and publisher[9].

Recognition

Heinrich Brockhaus received the honorary citizen of Leipzig[17].

Personal Life

Among Heinrich Brockhaus's spouses was Pauline Brockhaus[12]. Children include Eduard Brockhaus[13], a journalist[28], 1829–1914[29], of Kingdom of Saxony[30], awarded the Albert Order[31]; Rudolf Brockhaus[14], a publisher[32], 1838–1898[33], of Kingdom of Prussia[34]; and Helene Vieweg[15], a publisher[35], 1835–1909[36].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Brockhaus died on November 15, 1874[5]. He passed away in Leipzig[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Brockhaus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[10]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Brockhaus born?

Born in Amsterdam[2], Heinrich Brockhaus…

Where did Heinrich Brockhaus die?

Heinrich Brockhaus passed away in Leipzig[4].

Who were Heinrich Brockhaus's parents?

Heinrich Brockhaus's father was Friedrich Arnold Brockhaus[11].

Who was Heinrich Brockhaus married to?

Heinrich Brockhaus's spouses include Pauline Brockhaus[12].

What did Heinrich Brockhaus do for work?

Heinrich Brockhaus worked as editor[6], bookseller[7], politician[8], and publisher[9].

What awards did Heinrich Brockhaus receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Leipzig[17].

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. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . gedbas.genealogy.net. Retrieved . gedbas.genealogy.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . leipzig.de. leipzig.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Quesotiotyo · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14397 7109
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P14397]]: 7109, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/258229|batch #258229]]"
  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation editor, bookseller, politician +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31701|batch #31701]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (2)"
  3. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Family name Brockhaus
    Child Eduard Brockhaus, Rudolf Brockhaus, Helene Vieweg
    Award received
    + 20 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30842|batch #30842]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (1)"
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