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Hermann Leskien

German librarian
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Summary

Hermann Leskien was born on December 23, 1939[1], in Königsberg[2]. He died on April 19, 2021[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a librarian[5].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[6]
  • Employer: Bavarian State Library[7]
  • Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8]
  • Sex or gender: male[9]
  • Family name: Leskien[10]
  • Given name: Hermann[11]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[12]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Leskien born?

Hermann Leskien's place of birth was Königsberg[2].

Where did Hermann Leskien die?

Hermann Leskien died in Munich[4].

What did Hermann Leskien do for work?

Hermann Leskien worked as a librarian[5].

What awards did Hermann Leskien receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[8].

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  5. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · Frettiebot bot · 2026-05-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id → 9810632814905606
    Date of birth → +1939-12-23T00:00:00Z
    Occupation → librarian
    Prabook id → 42123
    + 37 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:1||1 */ Field of work: library science, Update NK ČR – P101"
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