Marcus Melchior

Danish rabbi (1897-1969)
Person human Q6758332
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Marcus Melchior

Summary

Marcus Melchior is a human[1]. He was born in Fredericia[2]. He was born on January 1, 1897[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on January 1, 1969[5]. He worked as a rabbi[6] and autobiographer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Marcus Melchior's place of birth was Fredericia[2].
  • Marcus Melchior died in Hamburg[4].
  • Marcus Melchior was born on January 1, 1897[3].
  • Marcus Melchior was born on May 26, 1897[9].
  • Marcus Melchior died on January 1, 1969[5].
  • Marcus Melchior died on December 22, 1969[10].
  • Burial took place at Jewish Western Cemetery[11].
  • Marcus Melchior's father was Arnold Melchior[12].
  • Marcus Melchior was married to Meta Melchior[13].
  • A child of Marcus Melchior was Bent Melchior[14].
  • A child of Marcus Melchior was Arne Melchior[15].
  • A child of Marcus Melchior was Werner David Melchior[16].
  • Marcus Melchior held citizenship in Kingdom of Denmark[17].
  • Marcus Melchior's professions included rabbi[6].
  • Marcus Melchior worked as an autobiographer[7].
  • Marcus Melchior held the position of Chief Rabbi[18].
  • Marcus Melchior received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19].
  • Marcus Melchior received the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[20].
  • Marcus Melchior received the Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].
  • Marcus Melchior's religion is recorded as Judaism[22].
  • Marcus Melchior is recorded as male[23].
  • Marcus Melchior's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Marcus Melchior's family name is recorded as Melchior[25].
  • Marcus Melchior's given name is recorded as Marcus[26].
  • Marcus Melchior's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Danish[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Fredericia[2], Marcus Melchior… Recorded date of birth include January 1, 1897[3] and May 26, 1897[9]. His father was Arnold Melchior[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include rabbi[6] and autobiographer[7]. Marcus Melchior held the position of Chief Rabbi[18].

Recognition

Awards received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], a decoration[28], in Germany[29]; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], a grade of an order[30], in Denmark[31]; and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21], a grade of an order[32], in Denmark[33].

Personal Life

Marcus Melchior was married to Meta Melchior[13]. Children include Bent Melchior[14], a rabbi[34], 1929–2021[35], of Kingdom of Denmark[36], awarded the Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[37]; Arne Melchior[15], a politician[38], 1924–2016[39], of Kingdom of Denmark[40]; and Werner David Melchior[16], a journalist[41], 1922–1987[42], of Kingdom of Denmark[43]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[22].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 1, 1969[5] and December 22, 1969[10]. Marcus Melchior passed away in Hamburg[4]. He is buried at Jewish Western Cemetery[11].

Why It Matters

Marcus Melchior ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (54 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Marcus Melchior born?

Marcus Melchior was born in Fredericia[2].

Where did Marcus Melchior die?

Marcus Melchior died in Hamburg[4].

Who were Marcus Melchior's parents?

Marcus Melchior's father was Arnold Melchior[12].

Who was Marcus Melchior married to?

Marcus Melchior's spouses include Meta Melchior[13].

What did Marcus Melchior do for work?

Marcus Melchior worked as rabbi[6] and autobiographer[7].

What awards did Marcus Melchior receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog[20], and Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog[21].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . religion.dk. Retrieved . religion.dk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . Biographisches Portal der Rabbiner. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . Dansk Biografisk Leksikon, 3rd edition. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Biographisches Portal der Rabbiner. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [10] . Biographisches Portal der Rabbiner. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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