Richard Merton

German politician (1881-1960)
Person human Q2150201
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Richard Merton

Summary

Richard Merton is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt[2], he… he was born on December 1, 1881[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on January 6, 1960[5]. He worked as a politician[6].

Key Facts

  • Born in Frankfurt[2], Richard Merton…
  • Richard Merton passed away in Frankfurt[4].
  • Richard Merton was born on December 1, 1881[3].
  • Richard Merton died on January 6, 1960[5].
  • Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[7].
  • Richard Merton was married to Elisabeth Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg[8].
  • Richard Merton held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Richard Merton's professions included politician[6].
  • Richard Merton held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[10].
  • Richard Merton received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Richard Merton received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Richard Merton received the honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[13].
  • Richard Merton received the Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[14].
  • Richard Merton received the Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15].
  • Richard Merton's religion is recorded as Judaism[16].
  • Richard Merton is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Merton's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Merton's family name is recorded as Merton[19].
  • Richard Merton's given name is recorded as Richard[20].
  • Richard Merton's work location is recorded as Berlin[21].
  • Richard Merton's described by source is recorded as Frankfurter Personenlexikon[22].
  • Richard Merton's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Richard Merton's name in native language is recorded as Richard Merton[24].
  • Richard Merton's owner of is recorded as GEA Group[25].
  • Richard Merton's place of detention is recorded as Buchenwald concentration camp[26].

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Origins and Family

Richard Merton was born in Frankfurt[2]. He was born on December 1, 1881[3].

Career and Affiliations

Richard Merton worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], a grade of an order[27], in Germany[28]; honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[13], an award[29], in Germany[30]; Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[14], a cultural prize[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1932[33]; and Goethe-Plakette des Landes Hessen[15], an award[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1949[36].

Personal Life

Richard Merton was married to Elisabeth Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg[8]. His religion is recorded as Judaism[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Merton died on January 6, 1960[5]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. Burial took place at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[7].

FAQs

Where was Richard Merton born?

Richard Merton was born in Frankfurt[2].

Where did Richard Merton die?

Richard Merton died in Frankfurt[4].

Who was Richard Merton married to?

Richard Merton's spouses include Elisabeth Prinzessin zu Sayn-Wittgenstein-Berleburg[8].

What did Richard Merton do for work?

Richard Merton worked as politician[6].

What awards did Richard Merton receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[13], and Goethe Plaque of the City of Frankfurt[14].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . Bundesanzeiger. wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 17d ago · RVA2869 · 2026-05-16 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Frankfurter Personenlexikon
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  3. 21d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biorab–weimar id 9880
    Name in native language Richard Merton
    Bdelis id 51344
    National library of israel j9u id 987007568066905171
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