Theodor Heuss
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Theodor Heuss
Summary
Theodor Heuss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Brackenheim[2]. He was born on January 31, 1884[3]. He passed away in Stuttgart[4]. He died on December 12, 1963[5]. He worked as a politician[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,268 views/month, #6,944 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Theodor Heuss's place of birth was Brackenheim[2].
- Theodor Heuss died in Stuttgart[4].
- Theodor Heuss was born on January 31, 1884[3].
- Theodor Heuss died on December 12, 1963[5].
- Theodor Heuss is buried at Stuttgart Forest Cemetery[11].
- Theodor Heuss's father was Ludwig Heuss[12].
- Theodor Heuss's mother was Elisabeth Heuss[13].
- Theodor Heuss was married to Elly Heuss-Knapp[14].
- A child of Theodor Heuss was Ernst Ludwig Heuss[15].
- Theodor Heuss held citizenship in Germany[16].
- German was Theodor Heuss's native language[17].
- Theodor Heuss worked as a politician[6].
- Theodor Heuss worked as a university teacher[7].
- Theodor Heuss worked as a journalist[8].
- Theodor Heuss worked as a writer[9].
- Theodor Heuss held the position of president of Germany[18].
- Theodor Heuss held the position of member of the German Bundestag[19].
- Theodor Heuss held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[20].
- Among Theodor Heuss's employers was University of Stuttgart[21].
- Theodor Heuss's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22].
- Theodor Heuss was educated at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
- Theodor Heuss received the honorary citizen of Berlin[24].
- Theodor Heuss received the Order of the Golden Spur[25].
- Theodor Heuss received the Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[26].
- Theodor Heuss received the honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: DE[29]
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Began / founded: 1884-01-31[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1963-12-12[31]
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Community tags: politician[32]
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MusicBrainz ID: a2374723-992d-4a28-9c27-aa85a8fc59cf[33]
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Origins and Family
Born in Brackenheim[2], Theodor Heuss… he was born on January 31, 1884[3]. His father was Ludwig Heuss[12]. His mother was Elisabeth Heuss[13]. German was his native language[17].
Education
Educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22], a public research university[34], in Germany[35], founded in 1472[36], headquartered in Hauptgebäude der Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[37] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23], a comprehensive university[38], in Germany[39], founded in 1809[40], headquartered in Berlin[41].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include politician[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], and writer[9]. Theodor Heuss was employed by University of Stuttgart[21]. Positions held include president of Germany[18], a public office[42], in Germany[43], founded in 1949[44]; member of the German Bundestag[19], in Germany[45]; and member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[20].
Recognition
Awards received include honorary citizen of Berlin[24], an award[46], in Germany[47], founded in 1851[48]; Order of the Golden Spur[25], a religion-related award[49], in Vatican City[50], founded in 1539[51]; Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[26], an award[52], in Germany[53], founded in 1950[54]; honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[27], an award[55], in Germany[56]; Harnack medal[57], a science award[58], in Germany[59]; and Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[60].
Personal Life
Theodor Heuss was married to Elly Heuss-Knapp[14]. A child of him was Ernst Ludwig Heuss[15]. His religion is recorded as Lutheranism[61]. Political affiliations include Free Democratic Party[62], a political party in Germany[63], in Germany[64], founded in 1948[65], headquartered in Berlin[66]; German Democratic Party[67], a political party[68], in Weimar Republic[69], founded in 1918[70], headquartered in Berlin[71]; Progressive People's Party[72], a political party[73], in German Empire[74], founded in 1910[75]; Free-minded Union[76], a former liberal party[77], in Germany[78], founded in 1893[79]; and National-Social Association[80], a former liberal party[81], in Germany[82], founded in 1896[83], headquartered in Leipzig[84].
Death and Burial
Theodor Heuss died on December 12, 1963[5]. He died in Stuttgart[4]. Burial took place at Stuttgart Forest Cemetery[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Theodor Heuss include Theodor-Heuss-Platz[85], a square[86], in Germany[87], founded in 1904[88]; Theodor Heuss Bridge[89], a deck arch bridge[90], in Germany[91], founded in 1885[92]; and Theodor Heuss Medal[93], a medallion[94], in Germany[95].
Why It Matters
Theodor Heuss ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,268 views/month, #6,944 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[96] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
Works attributed to him include Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany[98], a constitution[99], founded in 1949[100], written by Adolf Süsterhenn[101]. Entities named for him include Theodor-Heuss-Platz[85], a square[86], in Germany[87], founded in 1904[88]; Theodor Heuss Bridge[89], a deck arch bridge[90], in Germany[91], founded in 1885[92]; and Theodor Heuss Medal[93], a medallion[94], in Germany[95].
FAQs
Where was Theodor Heuss born?
Theodor Heuss was born in Brackenheim[2].
Where did Theodor Heuss die?
Theodor Heuss passed away in Stuttgart[4].
Who were Theodor Heuss's parents?
Theodor Heuss's father was Ludwig Heuss[12]. Theodor Heuss's mother was Elisabeth Heuss[13].
Who was Theodor Heuss married to?
Theodor Heuss's spouses include Elly Heuss-Knapp[14].
What did Theodor Heuss do for work?
Theodor Heuss worked as politician[6], university teacher[7], journalist[8], and writer[9].
Where did Theodor Heuss go to school?
Theodor Heuss was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[22] and Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin[23].
What awards did Theodor Heuss receive?
Honors received include honorary citizen of Berlin[24], Order of the Golden Spur[25], Peace Prize of the German Publishers' and Booksellers' Association[26], and honorary citizen of Frankfurt am Main[27].