Johannes Willms

German journalist and historian of modern age
Person human Q1698638
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Johannes Willms

Summary

Johannes Willms is a human[1]. His place of birth was Würzburg[2]. He was born on May 25, 1948[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on July 11, 2022[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], historian of Modern Age[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Willms was born in Würzburg[2].
  • Johannes Willms passed away in Munich[4].
  • Johannes Willms was born on May 25, 1948[3].
  • Johannes Willms died on July 11, 2022[5].
  • Burial took place at Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10].
  • Johannes Willms held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Johannes Willms worked as a journalist[6].
  • Johannes Willms worked as a historian of Modern Age[7].
  • Johannes Willms's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Johannes Willms was employed by ZDF[12].
  • Johannes Willms received the Prix de l’Académie de Berlin[13].
  • Johannes Willms is recorded as male[14].
  • Johannes Willms's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Johannes Willms's family name is recorded as Willms[16].
  • Johannes Willms's given name is recorded as Johannes[17].
  • Johannes Willms's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[18].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Willms was born in Würzburg[2]. He was born on May 25, 1948[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], historian of Modern Age[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. Among Johannes Willms's employers was ZDF[12].

Recognition

Johannes Willms received the Prix de l’Académie de Berlin[13].

Death and Burial

Johannes Willms died on July 11, 2022[5]. He died in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise[10].

Why It Matters

Johannes Willms ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Johannes Willms born?

Johannes Willms's place of birth was Würzburg[2].

Where did Johannes Willms die?

Johannes Willms passed away in Munich[4].

What did Johannes Willms do for work?

Johannes Willms worked as journalist[6], historian of Modern Age[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

What awards did Johannes Willms receive?

Honors received include Prix de l’Académie de Berlin[13].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . academie-de-berlin.de. Retrieved . academie-de-berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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