Herbert Kraus

German legal scholar (1884–1965)
Person human Q113036
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Herbert Kraus

Summary

Herbert Kraus is a human[1]. He was born in Rostock[2]. He was born on January 2, 1884[3]. He died in Göttingen[4]. He died on March 15, 1965[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], university teacher[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Herbert Kraus was born in Rostock[2].
  • Herbert Kraus passed away in Göttingen[4].
  • Herbert Kraus was born on January 2, 1884[3].
  • Herbert Kraus died on March 15, 1965[5].
  • Herbert Kraus's father was Martin Krause[10].
  • Herbert Kraus was married to Katherine Thayer Hobson[11].
  • Herbert Kraus held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Herbert Kraus worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Herbert Kraus worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Herbert Kraus's professions included jurist[8].
  • Herbert Kraus's field of work was law[13].
  • Herbert Kraus's field of work was public international law[14].
  • Among Herbert Kraus's employers was University of Göttingen[15].
  • Among Herbert Kraus's employers was Leipzig University[16].
  • Among Herbert Kraus's employers was University of Königsberg[17].
  • Herbert Kraus was employed by University of Chicago[18].
  • Herbert Kraus was employed by Princeton University[19].
  • Herbert Kraus's education included a stint at University of Paris[20].
  • Herbert Kraus was educated at Harvard University[21].
  • Herbert Kraus's education included a stint at Columbia University[22].
  • Herbert Kraus's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[23].
  • Herbert Kraus was educated at Leipzig University[24].
  • Herbert Kraus was educated at University of Göttingen[25].
  • Herbert Kraus received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26].
  • Herbert Kraus received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Herbert Kraus's place of birth was Rostock[2]. He was born on January 2, 1884[3]. His father was Martin Krause[10].

Education

Educated at University of Paris[20], a former entity[28], in France[29], founded in 1150[30], headquartered in Paris[31]; Harvard University[21], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1636[34], headquartered in Cambridge[35]; Columbia University[22], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1754[38], headquartered in Manhattan[39]; Heidelberg University[23], a public research university[40], in Germany[41], founded in 1386[42], headquartered in Heidelberg[43]; Leipzig University[24], a public university[44], in Germany[45], founded in 1409[46], headquartered in Leipzig[47]; and University of Göttingen[25], a campus university[48], in Germany[49], founded in 1734[50], headquartered in Göttingen[51].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], university teacher[7], and jurist[8]. Fields of work include law[13], an academic discipline[52] and public international law[14], an academic discipline[53]. Employers include University of Göttingen[15], a campus university[54], in Germany[55], founded in 1734[56], headquartered in Göttingen[57]; Leipzig University[16], a public university[58], in Germany[59], founded in 1409[60], headquartered in Leipzig[61]; University of Königsberg[17], a university[62], in Kingdom of Prussia[63], founded in 1544[64]; University of Chicago[18], a private university[65], in United States[66], founded in 1890[67], headquartered in Chicago[68]; and Princeton University[19], a private university[69], in United States[70], founded in 1746[71], headquartered in Princeton[72].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26], a grade of an order[73], in Germany[74] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27], a grade of an order[75], in Germany[76].

Personal Life

Among Herbert Kraus's spouses was Katherine Thayer Hobson[11]. He was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[77].

Death and Burial

Herbert Kraus died on March 15, 1965[5]. He passed away in Göttingen[4].

Why It Matters

Herbert Kraus ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[78]

FAQs

Where was Herbert Kraus born?

Herbert Kraus's place of birth was Rostock[2].

Where did Herbert Kraus die?

Herbert Kraus passed away in Göttingen[4].

Who were Herbert Kraus's parents?

Herbert Kraus's father was Martin Krause[10].

Who was Herbert Kraus married to?

Herbert Kraus's spouses include Katherine Thayer Hobson[11].

What did Herbert Kraus do for work?

Herbert Kraus worked as lawyer[6], university teacher[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Herbert Kraus go to school?

Herbert Kraus was educated at University of Paris[20], Harvard University[21], Columbia University[22], and Heidelberg University[23].

What awards did Herbert Kraus receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[26] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[27].

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    On focus list of wikimedia project Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials
    Participant in International Military Tribunal
    Residence Göttingen, Nuremberg
    Family name Kraus
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