Richard Schirrmann

German founder of youth hostels (1874–1961)
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Summary

Richard Schirrmann was born on May 15, 1874[1], in Gronówko, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2]. He died on December 14, 1961[3], in Grävenwiesbach[4]. He worked as a non-fiction writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (242 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: December 13, 1961[7]
  • Place of burial: Altena[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Richard Schirrmann[12]
  • Archives at: Archive of the German Youth Movement[13]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[14]
  • Family name: Schirrmann[15]
  • Given name: Richard[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]
  • P14536: 413018[18]

Why It Matters

Richard Schirrmann has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Richard Schirrmann born?

Richard Schirrmann was born in Gronówko, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2].

Where did Richard Schirrmann die?

Richard Schirrmann passed away in Grävenwiesbach[4].

What did Richard Schirrmann do for work?

Richard Schirrmann worked as a non-fiction writer[5].

What awards did Richard Schirrmann receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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