Karl Twesten

German politician (1820-1870)
Person human Q78286
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Karl Twesten

Summary

Karl Twesten is a human[1]. Born in Kiel[2], he… he was born on April 22, 1820[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on October 14, 1870[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Karl Twesten's place of birth was Kiel[2].
  • Karl Twesten passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Karl Twesten was born on April 22, 1820[3].
  • Karl Twesten died on October 14, 1870[5].
  • Burial took place at Berlin[10].
  • Karl Twesten's father was August Twesten[11].
  • Karl Twesten's mother was Q137877394[12].
  • Karl Twesten held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[13].
  • Karl Twesten worked as a judge[6].
  • Karl Twesten worked as a politician[7].
  • Karl Twesten worked as a writer[8].
  • Karl Twesten held the position of Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[14].
  • Karl Twesten held the position of member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation[15].
  • Karl Twesten was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16].
  • Karl Twesten was educated at Heidelberg University[17].
  • Karl Twesten is recorded as male[18].
  • Karl Twesten's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Karl Twesten was affiliated with the German Progress Party[20].
  • Karl Twesten was affiliated with the National Liberal Party[21].
  • Karl Twesten's Commons category is recorded as Karl Twesten[22].
  • Karl Twesten's archives at is recorded as Berlin State Library[23].
  • Karl Twesten's family name is recorded as Twesten[24].
  • Karl Twesten's given name is recorded as Karl[25].
  • Karl Twesten's described by source is recorded as Salmonsens Konversationsleksikon[26].
  • Karl Twesten's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Twesten's place of birth was Kiel[2]. He was born on April 22, 1820[3]. His father was August Twesten[11]. His mother was Q137877394[12].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31] and Heidelberg University[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1386[34], headquartered in Heidelberg[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include Member of the Prussian House of Representatives[14], a position[36], in Prussia[37] and member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation[15].

Personal Life

Political affiliations include German Progress Party[20], a political party[38], in Kingdom of Prussia[39], founded in 1861[40], headquartered in Berlin[41] and National Liberal Party[21], a political party[42], in German Reich[43], founded in 1867[44].

Death and Burial

Karl Twesten died on October 14, 1870[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Berlin[10].

Why It Matters

Karl Twesten has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Karl Twesten born?

Born in Kiel[2], Karl Twesten…

Where did Karl Twesten die?

Karl Twesten passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Karl Twesten's parents?

Karl Twesten's father was August Twesten[11]. Karl Twesten's mother was Q137877394[12].

What did Karl Twesten do for work?

Karl Twesten worked as judge[6], politician[7], and writer[8].

Where did Karl Twesten go to school?

Karl Twesten was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[16] and Heidelberg University[17].

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. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  17. [10] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Berlin
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