Karl Henry von Wiegand

United States journalist and war correspondent (1874–1961)
Person human Q1398619
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Karl Henry von Wiegand

Summary

Karl Henry von Wiegand is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alsace[2]. He was born on January 1, 1874[3]. He passed away in Zurich[4]. He died on June 7, 1961[5]. He worked as a war correspondent[6] and journalist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Henry von Wiegand was born in Alsace[2].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand died in Zurich[4].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand was born on January 1, 1874[3].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand died on June 7, 1961[5].
  • A child of Karl Henry von Wiegand was Charmion Von Wiegand[9].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand worked as a war correspondent[6].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand worked as a journalist[7].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand is recorded as male[12].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand's Commons category is recorded as Karl Henry von Wiegand[14].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand's family name is recorded as von Wiegand[15].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand's given name is recorded as Karl[16].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand's given name is recorded as Henry[17].
  • Karl Henry von Wiegand's work location is recorded as Berlin[18].

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Origins and Family

Born in Alsace[2], Karl Henry von Wiegand… he was born on January 1, 1874[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include war correspondent[6] and journalist[7].

Recognition

Karl Henry von Wiegand received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].

Personal Life

A child of Karl Henry von Wiegand was Charmion Von Wiegand[9].

Death and Burial

Karl Henry von Wiegand died on June 7, 1961[5]. He died in Zurich[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Henry von Wiegand ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Karl Henry von Wiegand born?

Karl Henry von Wiegand's place of birth was Alsace[2].

Where did Karl Henry von Wiegand die?

Karl Henry von Wiegand passed away in Zurich[4].

What did Karl Henry von Wiegand do for work?

Karl Henry von Wiegand worked as war correspondent[6] and journalist[7].

What awards did Karl Henry von Wiegand receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Given name Karl, Henry
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