Henry Wirz

Swiss-born Confederate officer in the American Civil War
Person human Q124334
Henry Wirz
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Henry Wirz

Summary

Henry Wirz is a human[1]. He was born in Zurich[2]. He was born on November 25, 1823[3]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on November 10, 1865[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (504 views/month, #6,855 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Henry Wirz's place of birth was Zurich[2].
  • Henry Wirz passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Henry Wirz was born on November 25, 1823[3].
  • Henry Wirz died on November 10, 1865[5].
  • Burial took place at Mount Olivet Cemetery[8].
  • Henry Wirz held citizenship in United States[9].
  • Henry Wirz held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Henry Wirz's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Henry Wirz's education included a stint at University of Zurich[11].
  • Henry Wirz's religion is recorded as reformed[12].
  • Henry Wirz is recorded as male[13].
  • Henry Wirz's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Henry Wirz's military branch is recorded as Confederate States Army[15].
  • Henry Wirz's Commons category is recorded as Henry Wirz[16].
  • Henry Wirz's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[17].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[18].
  • Henry Wirz's commander of is recorded as Andersonville National Historic Site[19].
  • Henry Wirz was part of the conflict American Civil War[20].
  • Henry Wirz was part of the conflict Battle of Seven Pines[21].
  • Henry Wirz's family name is recorded as Wirz[22].
  • Henry Wirz's given name is recorded as Heinrich[23].
  • Henry Wirz's given name is recorded as Henry[24].
  • Henry Wirz's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[25].
  • Henry Wirz's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Zurich[26].
  • Henry Wirz's convicted of is recorded as war crime[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Zurich[2], Henry Wirz… he was born on November 25, 1823[3].

Education

Henry Wirz's education included a stint at University of Zurich[11].

Career and Affiliations

Henry Wirz's professions included military personnel[6].

Personal Life

Henry Wirz's religion is recorded as reformed[12].

Death and Burial

Henry Wirz died on November 10, 1865[5]. He died in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[18]. He is buried at Mount Olivet Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Henry Wirz ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (504 views/month, #6,855 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Henry Wirz born?

Henry Wirz was born in Zurich[2].

Where did Henry Wirz die?

Henry Wirz passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Henry Wirz do for work?

Henry Wirz worked as military personnel[6].

Where did Henry Wirz go to school?

Henry Wirz was educated at University of Zurich[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Writing language English
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