Karl Helbig

German explorer, geographer, ethnologist, coal trimmer and author (1903–1991)
Person human Q1731573
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Karl Helbig

Summary

Karl Helbig is a human[1]. Born in Hildesheim[2], he… he was born on March 18, 1903[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on October 9, 1991[5]. He worked as an explorer[6], geographer[7], ethnologist[8], conveyor[9], and coal trimmer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hildesheim[2], Karl Helbig…
  • Karl Helbig died in Hamburg[4].
  • Karl Helbig was born on March 18, 1903[3].
  • Karl Helbig died on October 9, 1991[5].
  • Burial took place at Bernadottestraße[12].
  • Karl Helbig held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Karl Helbig's professions included explorer[6].
  • Karl Helbig's professions included geographer[7].
  • Karl Helbig's professions included ethnologist[8].
  • Karl Helbig worked as a conveyor[9].
  • Karl Helbig's professions included coal trimmer[10].
  • Karl Helbig's professions included Q2235179[14].
  • Karl Helbig's field of work was geography[15].
  • Karl Helbig's field of work was literature[16].
  • Karl Helbig was educated at University of Göttingen[17].
  • Karl Helbig's education included a stint at University of Hamburg[18].
  • Karl Helbig received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Karl Helbig is recorded as male[20].
  • Karl Helbig's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Karl Helbig's Commons category is recorded as Karl Helbig (explorer)[22].
  • Karl Helbig's archives at is recorded as Roemer- und Pelizaeus-Museum[23].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24].
  • Karl Helbig's family name is recorded as Helbig[25].
  • Karl Helbig's given name is recorded as Karl[26].
  • Karl Helbig's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Helbig was born in Hildesheim[2]. He was born on March 18, 1903[3].

Education

Educated at University of Göttingen[17], a campus university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1734[30], headquartered in Göttingen[31] and University of Hamburg[18], a public university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1919[34], headquartered in Hamburg[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[6], geographer[7], ethnologist[8], conveyor[9], coal trimmer[10], and Q2235179[14]. Fields of work include geography[15], an academic discipline[36] and literature[16], a type of arts[37].

Recognition

Karl Helbig received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

Death and Burial

Karl Helbig died on October 9, 1991[5]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[24]. He is buried at Bernadottestraße[12].

Why It Matters

Karl Helbig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (13 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Karl Helbig born?

Karl Helbig's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].

Where did Karl Helbig die?

Karl Helbig passed away in Hamburg[4].

What did Karl Helbig do for work?

Karl Helbig worked as explorer[6], geographer[7], ethnologist[8], conveyor[9], and coal trimmer[10].

Where did Karl Helbig go to school?

Karl Helbig was educated at University of Göttingen[17] and University of Hamburg[18].

What awards did Karl Helbig receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [18] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] . wikidata.org.
  16. [12] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  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. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at University of Göttingen, University of Hamburg
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