Hermann Obrecht

member of the Swiss Federal Council (1882-1940)
Person human Q118279
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Hermann Obrecht

Summary

Hermann Obrecht is a human[1]. His place of birth was Grenchen[2]. He was born on March 26, 1882[3]. He passed away in Bern[4]. He died on August 21, 1940[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Obrecht was born in Grenchen[2].
  • Hermann Obrecht passed away in Bern[4].
  • Hermann Obrecht was born on March 26, 1882[3].
  • Hermann Obrecht died on August 21, 1940[5].
  • A child of Hermann Obrecht was Karl Obrecht[9].
  • Hermann Obrecht held citizenship in Switzerland[10].
  • Hermann Obrecht's professions included politician[6].
  • Hermann Obrecht's professions included journalist[7].
  • Hermann Obrecht held the position of Member of the Swiss Federal Council[11].
  • Hermann Obrecht held the position of Member of the Swiss National Council[12].
  • Hermann Obrecht's religion is recorded as reformed[13].
  • Hermann Obrecht is recorded as male[14].
  • Hermann Obrecht's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Hermann Obrecht was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[16].
  • Hermann Obrecht's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Obrecht[17].
  • Hermann Obrecht's family name is recorded as Obrecht[18].
  • Hermann Obrecht's given name is recorded as Hermann[19].
  • Hermann Obrecht's work location is recorded as Bern[20].
  • Hermann Obrecht's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Grenchen[21].
  • Hermann Obrecht's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Hermann Obrecht's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de-ch', 'text': 'Hermann Obrecht'}[23].
  • Hermann Obrecht's facial hair is recorded as toothbrush moustache[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Grenchen[2], Hermann Obrecht… he was born on March 26, 1882[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and journalist[7]. Positions held include Member of the Swiss Federal Council[11], a public office[25], in Switzerland[26] and Member of the Swiss National Council[12], a position[27], in Switzerland[28], founded in 1848[29].

Personal Life

A child of Hermann Obrecht was Karl Obrecht[9]. His religion is recorded as reformed[13]. He was affiliated with the Free Democratic Party of Switzerland[16].

Death and Burial

Hermann Obrecht died on August 21, 1940[5]. He passed away in Bern[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Obrecht ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (23 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Obrecht born?

Hermann Obrecht was born in Grenchen[2].

Where did Hermann Obrecht die?

Hermann Obrecht died in Bern[4].

What did Hermann Obrecht do for work?

Hermann Obrecht worked as politician[6] and journalist[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . parlament.ch council member database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Historical Dictionary of Switzerland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Hermann
    Sex or gender male
    Facial hair toothbrush moustache
    Citizenship
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