Helmut Koenigsberger

British historian (1918-2014)
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Helmut Koenigsberger

Summary

Helmut Koenigsberger is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on October 24, 1918[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on March 8, 2014[5]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Helmut Koenigsberger was born in Berlin[2].
  • Born in Grünau[10], Helmut Koenigsberger…
  • Helmut Koenigsberger died in London[4].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger was born on October 24, 1918[3].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger died on March 8, 2014[5].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's professions included historian of Modern Age[6].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger worked as a historian[7].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger worked as a university teacher[8].
  • Among Helmut Koenigsberger's employers was Cornell University[12].
  • Among Helmut Koenigsberger's employers was King's College London[13].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger was employed by University of Nottingham[14].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's doctoral advisor was Herbert Butterfield[16].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's doctoral advisor was Charles William Previté-Orton[17].
  • A notable student of Helmut Koenigsberger was Margaret Jacob[18].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger received the Fellow of the British Academy[19].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger received the Guggenheim Fellowship[20].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger was a member of British Academy[21].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger is recorded as male[22].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's given name is recorded as Helmut[24].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Helmut Koenigsberger's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Helmut Georg Koenigsberger'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Berlin[2], a seat of government[27], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[28], founded in 1244[29] and Grünau[10], a locality of Berlin[30], in Germany[31]. Helmut Koenigsberger was born on October 24, 1918[3].

Education

Helmut Koenigsberger was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15]. Doctoral advisors include Herbert Butterfield[16], a historian[32], 1900–1979[33], of United Kingdom[34], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[35] and Charles William Previté-Orton[17], a historian[36], 1877–1947[37], of United Kingdom[38], awarded the Fellow of the British Academy[39], specialised in medieval studies[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8]. Employers include Cornell University[12], a private university[41], in United States[42], founded in 1865[43], headquartered in Ithaca[44]; King's College London[13], a public research university[45], in United Kingdom[46], founded in 1829[47], headquartered in London[48]; and University of Nottingham[14], a public university[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1881[51], headquartered in Nottingham[52]. A notable student of Helmut Koenigsberger was Margaret Jacob[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the British Academy[19], a fellowship award[53], in United Kingdom[54] and Guggenheim Fellowship[20], a fellowship grant[55], in United States[56], founded in 1925[57].

Death and Burial

Helmut Koenigsberger died on March 8, 2014[5]. He died in London[4].

Why It Matters

Helmut Koenigsberger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]

He is credited with the discovery of composite monarchy[59], a form of government[60].

FAQs

Where was Helmut Koenigsberger born?

Helmut Koenigsberger's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Helmut Koenigsberger die?

Helmut Koenigsberger died in London[4].

What did Helmut Koenigsberger do for work?

Helmut Koenigsberger worked as historian of Modern Age[6], historian[7], and university teacher[8].

Where did Helmut Koenigsberger go to school?

Helmut Koenigsberger was educated at Gonville and Caius College[15].

What awards did Helmut Koenigsberger receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the British Academy[19] and Guggenheim Fellowship[20].

What did Helmut Koenigsberger discover?

Helmut Koenigsberger is credited as discoverer of composite monarchy[59].

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation historian of Modern Age, historian, university teacher
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  2. 25d ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Helmut
    Member of British Academy
    Place of death London
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