Richard Benz

German historian (1884-1966)
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Summary

Richard Benz was born on June 12, 1884[1], in Reichenbach im Vogtland[2]. He died on November 9, 1966[3], in Heidelberg[4]. He worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and essayist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Bergfriedhof[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10], Kingdom of Saxony[11]
  • Educated at: Heidelberg University[12]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Reuchlin Award[14]
  • Member of: Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities[15]
  • Sex or gender: male[16]
  • Commons category: Richard Benz[17]
  • Archives at: German Literature Archive Marbach[18], Baden State Library[19], Heidelberg University Library[20]
  • Family name: Benz[21]
  • Given name: Richard[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]

Why It Matters

Richard Benz is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Richard Benz born?

Richard Benz was born in Reichenbach im Vogtland[2].

Where did Richard Benz die?

Richard Benz died in Heidelberg[4].

What did Richard Benz do for work?

Richard Benz worked as a historian[5], writer[6], and essayist[7].

Where did Richard Benz go to school?

Richard Benz was educated at Heidelberg University[12].

What awards did Richard Benz receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13] and Reuchlin Award[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . dla-marbach.de. dla-marbach.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Brockhaus Enzyklopädie. wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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