Heinrich Harrer
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Summary
Heinrich Harrer was born on July 6, 1912[1], in Gossen[2]. He died on January 7, 2006[3], in Friesach[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], mountaineer[7], alpine skier[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13,489 views/month, #6,328 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Friesach[11]
- Spouse: Lotte Wegener[12], Carina Harrer[13]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[14]
- Occupation: screenwriter[15], geographer[16], golfer[17], naturalist[18], travel writer[19]
- Field of work: mountaineer[20]
- Educated at: University of Graz[21]
- Student: Tenzin Gyatso[22]
- Notable work: Seven Years in Tibet[23]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[25], Light of Truth Award[26], Berufstitel Professor[27], Austrian Decoration for Science and Art[28]
- Member of: Sturmabteilung[29], Schutzstaffel[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[32]
- Commons category: Heinrich Harrer[33]
- Sport: golf[34], alpine skiing[35]
- Family name: Harrer[36]
- Given name: Heinrich[37]
- Official website: http://www.harrerportfolio.com/[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Heinrich Harrer[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40]
- Name in native language: Heinrich Harrer[41]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Heinrich Harrer include Geophagus harreri[42], a taxon[43].
Why It Matters
Heinrich Harrer has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
Works attributed to him include Seven Years in Tibet[46], a written work[47]. Entities named for him include Geophagus harreri[42], a taxon[43].
FAQs
Where was Heinrich Harrer born?
Heinrich Harrer was born in Gossen[2].
Where did Heinrich Harrer die?
Heinrich Harrer died in Friesach[4].
Who was Heinrich Harrer married to?
Heinrich Harrer's spouses include Lotte Wegener[12] and Carina Harrer[13].
What did Heinrich Harrer do for work?
Heinrich Harrer worked as an explorer[5], photographer[6], mountaineer[7], alpine skier[8], and writer[9].
Where did Heinrich Harrer go to school?
Heinrich Harrer was educated at University of Graz[21].
What awards did Heinrich Harrer receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[25], Light of Truth Award[26], and Berufstitel Professor[27].