Karl Wilhelm Fricke

German journalist
Person human Q1733409
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Karl Wilhelm Fricke

Summary

Karl Wilhelm Fricke is a human[1]. He was born in Hoym[2]. He was born on September 3, 1929[3]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[4], journalist[5], and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's place of birth was Hoym[2].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke was born on September 3, 1929[3].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke was born on January 1, 1929[8].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke worked as a historian of Modern Age[4].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's professions included journalist[5].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke worked as a writer[6].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke held the position of editor-in-chief[10].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke was employed by Deutschlandradio[11].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke was a member of Q48755682[13].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke is recorded as male[14].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's Commons category is recorded as Karl Wilhelm Fricke[16].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's family name is recorded as Fricke[17].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's given name is recorded as Karl[18].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[19].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Karl Wilhelm Fricke's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject Human rights[21].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hoym[2], Karl Wilhelm Fricke… Recorded date of birth include September 3, 1929[3] and January 1, 1929[8].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of Modern Age[4], journalist[5], and writer[6]. Among Karl Wilhelm Fricke's employers was Deutschlandradio[11]. He held the position of editor-in-chief[10].

Recognition

Karl Wilhelm Fricke received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Karl Wilhelm Fricke include Karl Wilhelm Fricke Award[22], an award[23], founded in 2017[24].

Why It Matters

Karl Wilhelm Fricke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

Entities named for him include Karl Wilhelm Fricke Award[22], an award[23], founded in 2017[24].

FAQs

Where was Karl Wilhelm Fricke born?

Born in Hoym[2], Karl Wilhelm Fricke…

What did Karl Wilhelm Fricke do for work?

Karl Wilhelm Fricke worked as historian of Modern Age[4], journalist[5], and writer[6].

What awards did Karl Wilhelm Fricke receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . wikidata.org.
  4. [15] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . berliner-mauer.tv. Retrieved . berliner-mauer.tv. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [22] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . 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. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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