Karl Geiler

German jurist, politician (1878-1953)
Person human Q74236
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Karl Geiler

Summary

Karl Geiler is a human[1]. He was born in Schönau im Schwarzwald[2]. He was born on August 10, 1878[3]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. He died on September 14, 1953[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and university teacher[9]. He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Schönau im Schwarzwald[2], Karl Geiler…
  • Karl Geiler passed away in Heidelberg[4].
  • Karl Geiler was born on August 10, 1878[3].
  • Karl Geiler died on September 14, 1953[5].
  • Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[11].
  • Karl Geiler held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Karl Geiler worked as a jurist[6].
  • Karl Geiler worked as a politician[7].
  • Karl Geiler's professions included lawyer[8].
  • Karl Geiler's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Karl Geiler's field of work was economic law[13].
  • Karl Geiler's field of work was commercial law[14].
  • Karl Geiler held the position of Minister-President of Hesse[15].
  • Karl Geiler was employed by Heidelberg University[16].
  • Karl Geiler was employed by University of Mannheim[17].
  • Karl Geiler was educated at Heidelberg University[18].
  • Karl Geiler received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Karl Geiler was a member of German Academy for Language and Literature[20].
  • Karl Geiler was a member of Corps Rhenania Freiburg[21].
  • Karl Geiler is recorded as male[22].
  • Karl Geiler's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karl Geiler was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[24].
  • Karl Geiler earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].
  • Karl Geiler was part of the conflict World War I[26].
  • Karl Geiler's family name is recorded as Geiler[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Geiler was born in Schönau im Schwarzwald[2]. He was born on August 10, 1878[3].

Education

Karl Geiler was educated at Heidelberg University[18]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and university teacher[9]. Fields of work include economic law[13], an area of law[28] and commercial law[14], an area of law[29]. Employers include Heidelberg University[16], a public research university[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1386[32], headquartered in Heidelberg[33] and University of Mannheim[17], a public university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1907[36], headquartered in Mannheim[37]. Karl Geiler held the position of Minister-President of Hesse[15].

Recognition

Karl Geiler received the Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

Personal Life

Karl Geiler was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[24].

Death and Burial

Karl Geiler died on September 14, 1953[5]. He died in Heidelberg[4]. Burial took place at Bergfriedhof[11].

Why It Matters

Karl Geiler is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Karl Geiler born?

Karl Geiler's place of birth was Schönau im Schwarzwald[2].

Where did Karl Geiler die?

Karl Geiler passed away in Heidelberg[4].

What did Karl Geiler do for work?

Karl Geiler worked as jurist[6], politician[7], lawyer[8], and university teacher[9].

Where did Karl Geiler go to school?

Karl Geiler was educated at Heidelberg University[18].

What awards did Karl Geiler receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [24] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [11] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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