Karl Christian Loesch

German geologist and ethnologist (1880–1951)
Person human Q1705438
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Summary

Karl Christian Loesch was born on December 18, 1880[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on January 1, 1951[3], in Stuttgart[4]. He worked as a geologist[5], ethnologist[6], university teacher[7], paleontologist[8], and geographer[9]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 1, 1951[11]
  • Father: Konrad Heinrich von Loesch[12]
  • Child: Heinrich von Loesch[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
  • Field of work: folklore[15], ethnology[16]
  • Employer: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17]
  • Member of: Corps Borussia Bonn[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[20]
  • Commons category: Karl Christian von Loesch[21]
  • Given name: Karl[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]
  • Name in native language: Karl Christian von Loesch[24]
  • Sibling: Heinrich von Loesch[25]

FAQs

Where was Karl Christian Loesch born?

Karl Christian Loesch's place of birth was Wrocław[2].

Where did Karl Christian Loesch die?

Karl Christian Loesch passed away in Stuttgart[4].

Who were Karl Christian Loesch's parents?

Karl Christian Loesch's father was Konrad Heinrich von Loesch[12].

What did Karl Christian Loesch do for work?

Karl Christian Loesch worked as a geologist[5], ethnologist[6], university teacher[7], paleontologist[8], and geographer[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Q108783666. wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . GEPRIS Historisch. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . 20th Century Press Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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