Karl Mewis

German politician (1907-1987)
Person human Q120752
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Karl Mewis

Summary

Karl Mewis is a human[1]. Born in Hann. Münden[2], he… he was born on +1907-11-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in East Berlin[4]. He died on +1987-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl Mewis's place of birth was Hann. Münden[2].
  • Karl Mewis passed away in East Berlin[4].
  • Karl Mewis was born on +1907-11-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karl Mewis died on +1987-06-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Karl Mewis is buried at The Socialists' Memorial[8].
  • A child of Karl Mewis was Catherine Griefenow-Mewis[9].
  • Karl Mewis held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Karl Mewis held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[11].
  • Karl Mewis's professions included politician[6].
  • Karl Mewis held the position of member of the Volkskammer[12].
  • Karl Mewis held the position of ambassador of East Germany to Poland[13].
  • Karl Mewis held the position of member of the Berlin City Council[14].
  • Karl Mewis's education included a stint at International Lenin School[15].
  • Karl Mewis received the Order of Karl Marx[16].
  • Karl Mewis received the Banner of Labor[17].
  • Karl Mewis received the Star of People's Friendship[18].
  • Karl Mewis received the Patriotic Order of Merit[19].
  • Karl Mewis was a member of Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[20].
  • Karl Mewis's image is recorded as Karl Mewis.jpg[21].
  • Karl Mewis is recorded as male[22].
  • Karl Mewis's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Karl Mewis was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[24].
  • Karl Mewis was affiliated with the Communist Party of Germany[25].
  • Karl Mewis's ISNI is recorded as 0000000040843126[26].
  • Karl Mewis's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 35251626[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Mewis's place of birth was Hann. Münden[2]. He was born on +1907-11-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Karl Mewis was educated at International Lenin School[15].

Career and Affiliations

Karl Mewis worked as a politician[6]. Positions held include member of the Volkskammer[12], ambassador of East Germany to Poland[13], and member of the Berlin City Council[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of Karl Marx[16], an order[28], in German Democratic Republic[29], founded in 1953[30]; Banner of Labor[17], an order[31], in German Democratic Republic[32], founded in 1954[33]; Star of People's Friendship[18], an order[34], in German Democratic Republic[35], founded in 1959[36]; and Patriotic Order of Merit[19], an order of merit[37], in German Democratic Republic[38], founded in 1954[39].

Personal Life

A child of Karl Mewis was Catherine Griefenow-Mewis[9]. Political affiliations include Socialist Unity Party of Germany[24], a political party[40], in German Democratic Republic[41], founded in 1946[42], headquartered in Former Reichsbank building[43] and Communist Party of Germany[25], a communist party[44], in Weimar Republic[45], founded in 1918[46], headquartered in Berlin[47].

Death and Burial

Karl Mewis died on +1987-06-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in East Berlin[4]. Burial took place at The Socialists' Memorial[8].

Why It Matters

Karl Mewis ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Karl Mewis born?

Born in Hann. Münden[2], Karl Mewis…

Where did Karl Mewis die?

Karl Mewis died in East Berlin[4].

What did Karl Mewis do for work?

Karl Mewis worked as politician[6].

Where did Karl Mewis go to school?

Karl Mewis was educated at International Lenin School[15].

What awards did Karl Mewis receive?

Honors received include Order of Karl Marx[16], Banner of Labor[17], Star of People's Friendship[18], and Patriotic Order of Merit[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [21] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  4. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [24] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  14. [25] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] . wikidata.org.
  19. [18] . wikidata.org.
  20. [19] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Biografisches Handbuch der Berliner Stadtverordneten und Abgeordneten 1946-1963. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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