Peter Tamm

German journalist (1928-2016)
Person human Q107472
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Peter Tamm

Summary

Peter Tamm is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on May 12, 1928[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on December 29, 2016[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], historian[7], and non-fiction writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hamburg[2], Peter Tamm…
  • Peter Tamm passed away in Hamburg[4].
  • Peter Tamm was born on May 12, 1928[3].
  • Peter Tamm died on December 29, 2016[5].
  • Peter Tamm is buried at Nienstedten Cemetery[10].
  • Peter Tamm held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Peter Tamm's professions included journalist[6].
  • Peter Tamm's professions included historian[7].
  • Peter Tamm's professions included non-fiction writer[8].
  • Peter Tamm was educated at Gymnasium Eppendorf[12].
  • Peter Tamm received the Bavarian Order of Merit[13].
  • Peter Tamm received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Peter Tamm received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15].
  • Peter Tamm received the Honorary Lock keeper[16].
  • Peter Tamm received the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Peter Tamm received the Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18].
  • Peter Tamm is recorded as male[19].
  • Peter Tamm's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Peter Tamm's Commons category is recorded as Peter Tamm[21].
  • Peter Tamm's family name is recorded as Tamm[22].
  • Peter Tamm's given name is recorded as Peter[23].
  • Peter Tamm's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Peter Tamm's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on May 12, 1928[3].

Education

Peter Tamm's education included a stint at Gymnasium Eppendorf[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], historian[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Bavarian Order of Merit[13], an order of merit[25], in Germany[26], founded in 1957[27]; Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], a grade of an order[30], in Germany[31]; Honorary Lock keeper[16], an award[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1981[34]; Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a decoration[35], in Germany[36]; and Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic[18], a grade of an order[37], in Italy[38].

Death and Burial

Peter Tamm died on December 29, 2016[5]. He died in Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Nienstedten Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Peter Tamm ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Peter Tamm born?

Peter Tamm's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Peter Tamm die?

Peter Tamm died in Hamburg[4].

What did Peter Tamm do for work?

Peter Tamm worked as journalist[6], historian[7], and non-fiction writer[8].

Where did Peter Tamm go to school?

Peter Tamm was educated at Gymnasium Eppendorf[12].

What awards did Peter Tamm receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[13], Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[15], and Honorary Lock keeper[16].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [20] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . The International Who's Who. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . quirinale.it. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . historygreatest.com. historygreatest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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