Karl Gotch

Summary

Karl Gotch is a human^[1]. Born in Antwerp^[2], he… he was born on +1924-08-03T00:00:00Z^[3]. He passed away in Tampa^[4]. He died on +2007-07-28T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a professional wrestler^[6], amateur wrestler^[7], and catch trainer^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Karl Gotch's place of birth was Antwerp^[2].
• Karl Gotch died in Tampa^[4].
• Karl Gotch was born on +1924-08-03T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Karl Gotch died on +2007-07-28T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Karl Gotch held citizenship in Belgium^[10].
• Karl Gotch's professions included professional wrestler^[6].
• Karl Gotch worked as an amateur wrestler^[7].
• Karl Gotch worked as a catch trainer^[8].
• A notable student of Karl Gotch was Antonio Inoki^[11].
• A notable student of Karl Gotch was Tatsumi Fujinami^[12].
• A notable student of Karl Gotch was Satoru Sayama^[13].
• A notable student of Karl Gotch was Akira Maeda^[14].
• A notable student of Karl Gotch was Osamu Kido^[15].
• A notable student of Karl Gotch was Yoshiaki Fujiwara^[16].
• Karl Gotch received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame^[17].
• Karl Gotch is recorded as male^[18].
• Karl Gotch's instance of is recorded as human^[19].
• Karl Gotch's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6342151247956344270006^[20].
• Karl Gotch's IMDb ID is recorded as nm6740480^[21].
• Karl Gotch's sport is recorded as amateur wrestling^[22].
• Karl Gotch's sport is recorded as professional wrestling^[23].
• Karl Gotch's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/08_0gb^[24].
• Karl Gotch's given name is recorded as Karl^[25].
• Karl Gotch studied under Billy Joyce^[26].
• Karl Gotch studied under Billy Riley^[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Gotch was born in Antwerp^[2]. He was born on +1924-08-03T00:00:00Z^[3].

Education

Studied under Billy Joyce^[26], a professional wrestler^[28], 1916–2000^[29] and Billy Riley^[27].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include professional wrestler^[6], amateur wrestler^[7], and catch trainer^[8]. Notable students include Antonio Inoki^[11], a politician^[30], 1943–2022^[31], of Empire of Japan^[32], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame^[33]; Tatsumi Fujinami^[12], a professional wrestler^[34], b. 1953^[35], of Japan^[36], awarded the WWE Hall of Fame^[37]; Satoru Sayama^[13], a professional wrestler^[38], b. 1957^[39], of Japan^[40], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame^[41]; Akira Maeda^[14], a mixed martial arts fighter^[42], b. 1959^[43], of Japan^[44], awarded the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame^[45]; Osamu Kido^[15], a professional wrestler^[46], 1950–2023^[47], of Japan^[48]; and Yoshiaki Fujiwara^[16], an actor^[49], b. 1949^[50], of Japan^[51].

Recognition

Karl Gotch received the Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame^[17].

Death and Burial

Karl Gotch died on +2007-07-28T00:00:00Z^[5]. He died in Tampa^[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Gotch ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (379 views/month, #6,971 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

FAQs

Where was Karl Gotch born?

Born in Antwerp^[2], Karl Gotch…

Where did Karl Gotch die?

Karl Gotch passed away in Tampa^[4].

What did Karl Gotch do for work?

Karl Gotch worked as professional wrestler^[6], amateur wrestler^[7], and catch trainer^[8].

What awards did Karl Gotch receive?

Honors received include Wrestling Observer Newsletter Hall of Fame^[17].