Heinrich von Pierer

German businessman
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Heinrich von Pierer

Summary

Heinrich von Pierer is a human[1]. He was born in Erlangen[2]. He was born on January 26, 1941[3]. He worked as a businessperson[4] and university teacher[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Born in Erlangen[2], Heinrich von Pierer…
  • Heinrich von Pierer was born on January 26, 1941[3].
  • Heinrich von Pierer held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's professions included businessperson[4].
  • Heinrich von Pierer worked as a university teacher[5].
  • Heinrich von Pierer held the position of chief executive officer[8].
  • Among Heinrich von Pierer's employers was Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[9].
  • Heinrich von Pierer received the Bavarian Order of Merit[10].
  • Heinrich von Pierer received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Heinrich von Pierer received the Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[12].
  • Heinrich von Pierer received the Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13].
  • Heinrich von Pierer received the Honour Ring of Villach city[14].
  • Heinrich von Pierer received the honorary doctor of the Tongji University[15].
  • Heinrich von Pierer is recorded as male[16].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Heinrich von Pierer was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[18].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich von Pierer[19].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's given name is recorded as Heinrich[20].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's participant in is recorded as World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2004[21].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's affiliation is recorded as Siemens[23].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Heinrich von Pierer'}[24].
  • Heinrich von Pierer's affiliation string is recorded as Siemens AG[25].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich von Pierer's place of birth was Erlangen[2]. He was born on January 26, 1941[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include businessperson[4] and university teacher[5]. Among Heinrich von Pierer's employers was Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[9]. He held the position of chief executive officer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[10], an order of merit[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1957[28]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], a grade of an order[29], in Germany[30]; Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[12], an award[31], in Austria[32]; Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13], a grade of an order[33], in Austria[34]; Honour Ring of Villach city[14], an award[35]; and honorary doctor of the Tongji University[15], an award[36], in People's Republic of China[37].

Personal Life

Heinrich von Pierer was affiliated with the Christian Social Union of Bavaria[18].

Why It Matters

Heinrich von Pierer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[6] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich von Pierer born?

Heinrich von Pierer was born in Erlangen[2].

What did Heinrich von Pierer do for work?

Heinrich von Pierer worked as businessperson[4] and university teacher[5].

What awards did Heinrich von Pierer receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[10], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], Grand Gold Decoration of Styria[12], and Grand Officer of the Order of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[13].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . moe.gov.cn. Retrieved . moe.gov.cn. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Davos 2004 List of Participants. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Davos 2004 List of Participants. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Davos 2004 List of Participants. wikidata.org.

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  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation businessperson, university teacher
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  2. 5w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation businessperson, university teacher
    Employer Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg
    Award received
    Instance of human
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