Karl Ploetz

German writer (1819-1881)
Person human Q1527732
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Karl Ploetz

Summary

Karl Ploetz is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1819[3]. He died in Görlitz[4]. He died on February 6, 1881[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and non-fiction writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Ploetz was born in Berlin[2].
  • Karl Ploetz passed away in Görlitz[4].
  • Karl Ploetz was born on July 8, 1819[3].
  • Karl Ploetz died on February 6, 1881[5].
  • Karl Ploetz's father was Q137774344[9].
  • Karl Ploetz's mother was Q137774345[10].
  • Among Karl Ploetz's spouses was Q137774326[11].
  • Karl Ploetz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[12].
  • Karl Ploetz worked as a writer[6].
  • Karl Ploetz's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Ploetz is Der Große Ploetz[13].
  • Karl Ploetz is recorded as male[14].
  • Karl Ploetz's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Karl Ploetz's Commons category is recorded as Karl Ploetz[16].
  • Karl Ploetz's family name is recorded as Ploetz[17].
  • Karl Ploetz's given name is recorded as Karl[18].
  • Karl Ploetz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[19].
  • Karl Ploetz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Karl Ploetz was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on July 8, 1819[3]. His father was Q137774344[9]. His mother was Q137774345[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl Ploetz is Der Große Ploetz[13].

Personal Life

Among Karl Ploetz's spouses was Q137774326[11].

Death and Burial

Karl Ploetz died on February 6, 1881[5]. He died in Görlitz[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Ploetz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (17 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[21]

FAQs

Where was Karl Ploetz born?

Karl Ploetz's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Karl Ploetz die?

Karl Ploetz died in Görlitz[4].

Who were Karl Ploetz's parents?

Karl Ploetz's father was Q137774344[9]. Karl Ploetz's mother was Q137774345[10].

Who was Karl Ploetz married to?

Karl Ploetz's spouses include Q137774326[11].

What did Karl Ploetz do for work?

Karl Ploetz worked as writer[6] and non-fiction writer[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [21] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, non-fiction writer
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  2. 25d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00592270
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  3. 28d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases
    Citizenship
    Place of birth Berlin
    Country of citizenship Kingdom of Prussia
    + 16 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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