Robert Kempner

German-American lawyer (1899–1993)
Person human Q73106
Robert Kempner
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Robert Kempner

Summary

Robert Kempner is a human[1]. Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], he… he was born on +1899-10-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4]. He died on +1993-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], lawyer[7], and professor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2], Robert Kempner…
  • Robert Kempner died in Königstein im Taunus[4].
  • Robert Kempner was born on +1899-10-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Robert Kempner died on +1993-08-15T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Parkfriedhof Lichterfelde[10].
  • Robert Kempner's father was Walter Kempner[11].
  • Robert Kempner's mother was Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner[12].
  • Robert Kempner held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Robert Kempner held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Robert Kempner's professions included jurist[6].
  • Robert Kempner's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Robert Kempner worked as a professor[8].
  • Robert Kempner held the position of Prosecutor of the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg[15].
  • Robert Kempner was employed by Office of the Chief of Counsel for War Crimes[16].
  • Robert Kempner was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17].
  • Robert Kempner was educated at University of Wrocław[18].
  • Robert Kempner's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[19].
  • Robert Kempner received the Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[20].
  • Robert Kempner received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21].
  • Robert Kempner received the Carl von Ossietzky Medal[22].
  • Robert Kempner's image is recorded as Dr. Robert M.W. Kempner.jpg[23].
  • Robert Kempner is recorded as male[24].
  • Robert Kempner's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Robert Kempner's ISNI is recorded as 0000000368560787[26].
  • Robert Kempner's ISNI is recorded as 0000000109333168[27].

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Origins and Family

Robert Kempner's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He was born on +1899-10-17T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Walter Kempner[11]. His mother was Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner[12].

Education

Educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], a comprehensive university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1809[30], headquartered in Berlin[31]; University of Wrocław[18], a university[32], in Poland[33], founded in 1702[34]; and University of Freiburg[19], a public university[35], in Germany[36], founded in 1457[37], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], lawyer[7], and professor[8]. Among Robert Kempner's employers was Office of the Chief of Counsel for War Crimes[16]. He held the position of Prosecutor of the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[20], a medallion[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1964[41]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], a grade of an order[42], in Germany[43]; and Carl von Ossietzky Medal[22], a peace award[44], founded in 1962[45].

Death and Burial

Robert Kempner died on +1993-08-15T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4]. He is buried at Parkfriedhof Lichterfelde[10].

Why It Matters

Robert Kempner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (103 views/month, #7,228 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Robert Kempner born?

Robert Kempner's place of birth was Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Robert Kempner die?

Robert Kempner passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4].

Who were Robert Kempner's parents?

Robert Kempner's father was Walter Kempner[11]. Robert Kempner's mother was Lydia Rabinowitsch-Kempner[12].

What did Robert Kempner do for work?

Robert Kempner worked as jurist[6], lawyer[7], and professor[8].

Where did Robert Kempner go to school?

Robert Kempner was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[17], University of Wrocław[18], and University of Freiburg[19].

What awards did Robert Kempner receive?

Honors received include Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[20], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[21], and Carl von Ossietzky Medal[22].

References

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  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  15. [7] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [8] . Ancestry. wikidata.org.
  17. [16] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . berlin.de. berlin.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  22. [26] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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