Hermann von Richthofen

German diplomat
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Hermann von Richthofen

Summary

Hermann von Richthofen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Wrocław[2]. He was born on November 20, 1933[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on July 17, 2021[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Wrocław[2], Hermann von Richthofen…
  • Hermann von Richthofen passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Hermann von Richthofen was born on November 20, 1933[3].
  • Hermann von Richthofen died on July 17, 2021[5].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's father was Friedrich Herbert von Richthofen[9].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's mother was Gisela Schoeller[10].
  • Hermann von Richthofen was married to Christa Benita Marion Karin von Schwerin[11].
  • A child of Hermann von Richthofen was Peter-Praetorius Herbert Otto August von Richthofen[12].
  • A child of Hermann von Richthofen was Anna-Sita von Richthofen[13].
  • A child of Hermann von Richthofen was Esther Eugenie von Richthofen[14].
  • Hermann von Richthofen held citizenship in Germany[15].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's professions included diplomat[6].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's professions included jurist[7].
  • Hermann von Richthofen held the position of Permanent Representative of Germany to NATO[16].
  • Hermann von Richthofen held the position of ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom[17].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's education included a stint at University of Bonn[18].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[20].
  • Hermann von Richthofen received the Order of Merit of Brandenburg[21].
  • Hermann von Richthofen received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].
  • Hermann von Richthofen is recorded as male[23].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Hermann von Richthofen earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's family name is recorded as von Richthofen[26].
  • Hermann von Richthofen's given name is recorded as Hermann[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann von Richthofen was born in Wrocław[2]. He was born on November 20, 1933[3]. His father was Friedrich Herbert von Richthofen[9]. His mother was Gisela Schoeller[10].

Education

Educated at University of Bonn[18], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1818[30], headquartered in Bonn[31]; Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1472[34], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[35]; and Heidelberg University[20], a public research university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1386[38], headquartered in Heidelberg[39]. Hermann von Richthofen earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and jurist[7]. Positions held include Permanent Representative of Germany to NATO[16] and ambassador of Germany to the United Kingdom[17], a position[40], in Germany[41].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Merit of Brandenburg[21], an order of merit[42], in Germany[43], founded in 2005[44] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22], a grade of an order[45], in Germany[46].

Personal Life

Hermann von Richthofen was married to Christa Benita Marion Karin von Schwerin[11]. Children include Peter-Praetorius Herbert Otto August von Richthofen[12], b. 1967[47]; Anna-Sita von Richthofen[13]; and Esther Eugenie von Richthofen[14].

Death and Burial

Hermann von Richthofen died on July 17, 2021[5]. He died in Berlin[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann von Richthofen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Hermann von Richthofen born?

Hermann von Richthofen was born in Wrocław[2].

Where did Hermann von Richthofen die?

Hermann von Richthofen passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Hermann von Richthofen's parents?

Hermann von Richthofen's father was Friedrich Herbert von Richthofen[9]. Hermann von Richthofen's mother was Gisela Schoeller[10].

Who was Hermann von Richthofen married to?

Hermann von Richthofen's spouses include Christa Benita Marion Karin von Schwerin[11].

What did Hermann von Richthofen do for work?

Hermann von Richthofen worked as diplomat[6] and jurist[7].

Where did Hermann von Richthofen go to school?

Hermann von Richthofen was educated at University of Bonn[18], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[19], and Heidelberg University[20].

What awards did Hermann von Richthofen receive?

Honors received include Order of Merit of Brandenburg[21] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[22].

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  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . lebenswege.faz.net. Retrieved . lebenswege.faz.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  19. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [46] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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