Paul Wirz

Swiss anthropologist (1892-1955)
Person human Q120862
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Paul Wirz

Summary

Paul Wirz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Moscow[2]. He was born on May 29, 1892[3]. He died in Upolu[4]. He died on January 30, 1955[5]. He worked as an anthropologist[6], photographer[7], ethnologist[8], botanical collector[9], and writer[10]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

Key Facts

  • Paul Wirz's place of birth was Moscow[2].
  • Paul Wirz passed away in Upolu[4].
  • Paul Wirz was born on May 29, 1892[3].
  • Paul Wirz was born on January 1, 1892[12].
  • Paul Wirz died on January 30, 1955[5].
  • Paul Wirz died on January 1, 1955[13].
  • Paul Wirz's father was Jakob Wirz[14].
  • A child of Paul Wirz was Dadi Wirz[15].
  • Paul Wirz held citizenship in Switzerland[16].
  • Paul Wirz worked as an anthropologist[6].
  • Paul Wirz worked as a photographer[7].
  • Paul Wirz worked as an ethnologist[8].
  • Paul Wirz's professions included botanical collector[9].
  • Paul Wirz worked as a writer[10].
  • Paul Wirz's field of work was ethnology[17].
  • Paul Wirz's religion is recorded as reformed[18].
  • Paul Wirz is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Wirz's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Wirz's Commons category is recorded as Paul Wirz[21].
  • Paul Wirz's archives at is recorded as Archives de la ville de Genève[22].
  • Paul Wirz's family name is recorded as Wirz[23].
  • Paul Wirz's given name is recorded as Paul[24].
  • Paul Wirz's work location is recorded as Netherlands New Guinea[25].
  • Paul Wirz's work location is recorded as Russia[26].
  • Paul Wirz's municipal affiliation of a Swiss national is recorded as Gelterkinden[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Paul Wirz's place of birth was Moscow[2]. Recorded date of birth include May 29, 1892[3] and January 1, 1892[12]. His father was Jakob Wirz[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include anthropologist[6], photographer[7], ethnologist[8], botanical collector[9], and writer[10]. Paul Wirz's field of work was ethnology[17].

Personal Life

A child of Paul Wirz was Dadi Wirz[15]. His religion is recorded as reformed[18].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include January 30, 1955[5] and January 1, 1955[13]. Paul Wirz died in Upolu[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Wirz is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]

FAQs

Where was Paul Wirz born?

Paul Wirz was born in Moscow[2].

Where did Paul Wirz die?

Paul Wirz died in Upolu[4].

Who were Paul Wirz's parents?

Paul Wirz's father was Jakob Wirz[14].

What did Paul Wirz do for work?

Paul Wirz worked as anthropologist[6], photographer[7], ethnologist[8], botanical collector[9], and writer[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  18. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 27d ago · StorchPDF · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Ddb person (gnd) id → 120705230, 1017693889
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  2. 11w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-07-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    National library of poland mms id → 9814872506405606
    Occupation → anthropologist, photographer, ethnologist +2
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  3. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Gnd id → 120705230, 1017693889
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  4. 15w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 → 439786
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  5. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nmvw id → 3681
    Instance of → human
    Wikidata description → Swiss anthropologist (1892-1955)
    Bionomia id → Paul Wirz
    + 73 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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