Otto Gessler

German politician (1875–1955)
Person human Q60909
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Otto Gessler

Summary

Otto Gessler is a human[1]. He was born in Ludwigsburg[2]. He was born on February 6, 1875[3]. He died in Lindenberg im Allgäu[4]. He died on March 24, 1955[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and lawyer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (301 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Otto Gessler's place of birth was Ludwigsburg[2].
  • Otto Gessler passed away in Lindenberg im Allgäu[4].
  • Otto Gessler was born on February 6, 1875[3].
  • Otto Gessler died on March 24, 1955[5].
  • Otto Gessler held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Otto Gessler worked as a politician[6].
  • Otto Gessler worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Otto Gessler held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[10].
  • Otto Gessler held the position of mayor[11].
  • Otto Gessler held the position of Member of the Bavarian Senate[12].
  • Otto Gessler held the position of Reichsminister des Innern[13].
  • Otto Gessler held the position of chairperson[14].
  • Otto Gessler's education included a stint at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15].
  • Otto Gessler's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[16].
  • Otto Gessler was educated at Leipzig University[17].
  • Otto Gessler received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Otto Gessler received the honorary citizen of Lindenberg im Allgäu[19].
  • Otto Gessler was a member of AMV Fridericiana Erlangen[20].
  • Otto Gessler is recorded as male[21].
  • Otto Gessler's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Otto Gessler was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[23].
  • Otto Gessler's Commons category is recorded as Otto Geßler[24].
  • Otto Gessler's family name is recorded as Gessler[25].
  • Otto Gessler's given name is recorded as Otto[26].
  • Otto Gessler's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Ludwigsburg[2], Otto Gessler… he was born on February 6, 1875[3].

Education

Educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15], a public research university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1742[30], headquartered in Erlangen[31]; University of Tübingen[16], a comprehensive university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1477[34], headquartered in Tübingen[35]; and Leipzig University[17], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and lawyer[7]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[10]; mayor[11], a position[40]; Member of the Bavarian Senate[12]; Reichsminister des Innern[13], a historical position[41]; and chairperson[14], a type of position[42].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[43], in Germany[44] and honorary citizen of Lindenberg im Allgäu[19], an award[45], in Germany[46].

Personal Life

Otto Gessler was affiliated with the German Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

Otto Gessler died on March 24, 1955[5]. He died in Lindenberg im Allgäu[4].

Why It Matters

Otto Gessler ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (301 views/month, #7,211 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Otto Gessler born?

Otto Gessler's place of birth was Ludwigsburg[2].

Where did Otto Gessler die?

Otto Gessler died in Lindenberg im Allgäu[4].

What did Otto Gessler do for work?

Otto Gessler worked as politician[6] and lawyer[7].

Where did Otto Gessler go to school?

Otto Gessler was educated at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg[15], University of Tübingen[16], and Leipzig University[17].

What awards did Otto Gessler receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18] and honorary citizen of Lindenberg im Allgäu[19].

References

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . roter-kreis.de. roter-kreis.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . 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. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, lawyer
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    Position held member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic, mayor, Member of the Bavarian Senate +2
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    Place of birth Ludwigsburg
    Significant person Erich Raeder
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