Karl Knortz

German-American author and translator (1841-1918)
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Karl Knortz

Summary

Karl Knortz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Garbenheim[2]. He was born on August 28, 1841[3]. He died in Sleepy Hollow[4]. He died on July 27, 1918[5]. He worked as a linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], ethnologist[9], and historian[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Garbenheim[2], Karl Knortz…
  • Karl Knortz died in Sleepy Hollow[4].
  • Karl Knortz was born on August 28, 1841[3].
  • Karl Knortz died on July 27, 1918[5].
  • Karl Knortz held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Karl Knortz held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Karl Knortz worked as a linguist[6].
  • Karl Knortz's professions included writer[7].
  • Karl Knortz's professions included translator[8].
  • Karl Knortz's professions included ethnologist[9].
  • Karl Knortz worked as a historian[10].
  • Karl Knortz worked as a superintendent[14].
  • Karl Knortz was educated at Heidelberg University[15].
  • Karl Knortz is recorded as male[16].
  • Karl Knortz's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Karl Knortz's Commons category is recorded as Karl Knortz[18].
  • Karl Knortz's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[19].
  • Karl Knortz's family name is recorded as Knortz[20].
  • Karl Knortz's given name is recorded as Karl[21].
  • Karl Knortz's work location is recorded as New York City[22].
  • Karl Knortz's work location is recorded as Evansville[23].
  • Karl Knortz's described by source is recorded as Appletons' Cyclopædia of American Biography[24].
  • Karl Knortz's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Karl Knortz's described by source is recorded as The Encyclopedia Americana[26].
  • Karl Knortz's described by source is recorded as New International Encyclopedia[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl Knortz was born in Garbenheim[2]. He was born on August 28, 1841[3].

Education

Karl Knortz's education included a stint at Heidelberg University[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], ethnologist[9], historian[10], and superintendent[14].

Death and Burial

Karl Knortz died on July 27, 1918[5]. He passed away in Sleepy Hollow[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Knortz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Karl Knortz born?

Karl Knortz's place of birth was Garbenheim[2].

Where did Karl Knortz die?

Karl Knortz died in Sleepy Hollow[4].

What did Karl Knortz do for work?

Karl Knortz worked as linguist[6], writer[7], translator[8], ethnologist[9], and historian[10].

Where did Karl Knortz go to school?

Karl Knortz was educated at Heidelberg University[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-09-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Hessian biography person (gnd) id → 5688
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/54302|batch #54302]]: migrate GND to own IDs"
  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Sleepy Hollow
    Instance of → human
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German
    Given name → Karl
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32154|batch #32154]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (36)"
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