Richard Vahsel

German sailor and explorer (1868-1912)
Person human Q15842411
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Richard Vahsel

Summary

Richard Vahsel is a human[1]. He was born in Hohnhorst[2]. He was born on February 9, 1868[3]. He died in Weddell Sea[4]. He died on August 8, 1912[5]. He worked as a sailor[6] and explorer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hohnhorst[2], Richard Vahsel…
  • Richard Vahsel passed away in Weddell Sea[4].
  • Richard Vahsel was born on February 9, 1868[3].
  • Richard Vahsel died on August 8, 1912[5].
  • Richard Vahsel held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[9].
  • Richard Vahsel's professions included sailor[6].
  • Richard Vahsel worked as an explorer[7].
  • Richard Vahsel is recorded as male[10].
  • Richard Vahsel's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • The cause of death was syphilis[12].
  • Richard Vahsel's given name is recorded as Richard[13].
  • Richard Vahsel's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[14].
  • Richard Vahsel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[15].

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Origins and Family

Richard Vahsel was born in Hohnhorst[2]. He was born on February 9, 1868[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sailor[6] and explorer[7].

Death and Burial

Richard Vahsel died on August 8, 1912[5]. He died in Weddell Sea[4]. The cause of death was syphilis[12].

Why It Matters

Richard Vahsel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Richard Vahsel born?

Born in Hohnhorst[2], Richard Vahsel…

Where did Richard Vahsel die?

Richard Vahsel passed away in Weddell Sea[4].

What did Richard Vahsel do for work?

Richard Vahsel worked as sailor[6] and explorer[7].

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of human
    Occupation sailor, explorer
    Date of death +1912-08-08T00:00:00Z
    Sex or gender male
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