Hermann Gmeiner

Austrian philanthropist (1919–1986)
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Hermann Gmeiner

Summary

Hermann Gmeiner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alberschwende[2]. He was born on June 23, 1919[3]. He passed away in Innsbruck[4]. He died on April 26, 1986[5]. He worked as a philanthropist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Gmeiner's place of birth was Alberschwende[2].
  • Hermann Gmeiner passed away in Innsbruck[4].
  • Hermann Gmeiner was born on June 23, 1919[3].
  • Hermann Gmeiner died on April 26, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at New cemetery Imst[8].
  • Hermann Gmeiner held citizenship in Austria[9].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's professions included philanthropist[6].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[11].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[12].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Wateler Peace Prize[13].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Honour in Silver for services to the Republic of Austria[14].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the honorary doctor of Fordham University[15].
  • Hermann Gmeiner was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Hermann Gmeiner is recorded as male[17].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Gmeiner[19].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's family name is recorded as Gmeiner[20].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's given name is recorded as Hermann[21].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[22].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[23].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[24].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[25].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hermann Gmeiner'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Gmeiner's place of birth was Alberschwende[2]. He was born on June 23, 1919[3].

Career and Affiliations

Hermann Gmeiner worked as a philanthropist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[11], an order[30], in Chile[31], founded in 1956[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[12], a grade of an order[33]; Wateler Peace Prize[13], a peace award[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1927[36]; Honour in Silver for services to the Republic of Austria[14]; and honorary doctor of Fordham University[15], an award[37], in United States[38].

Death and Burial

Hermann Gmeiner died on April 26, 1986[5]. He died in Innsbruck[4]. Burial took place at New cemetery Imst[8].

Why It Matters

Hermann Gmeiner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Gmeiner born?

Hermann Gmeiner was born in Alberschwende[2].

Where did Hermann Gmeiner die?

Hermann Gmeiner died in Innsbruck[4].

What did Hermann Gmeiner do for work?

Hermann Gmeiner worked as philanthropist[6].

What awards did Hermann Gmeiner receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10], Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[11], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[12], and Wateler Peace Prize[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . tt.com. tt.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . sosburundi.org. sosburundi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . sosburundi.org. sosburundi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 21d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Hermann
    Occupation philanthropist
    Family name Gmeiner
    Award received Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Order of Bernardo O'Higgins, Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great +4
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