Theodor Leutwein

colonial administrator of German Southwest Africa (1849-1921)
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Theodor Leutwein
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Theodor Leutwein

Summary

Theodor Leutwein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Strümpfelbrunn[2]. He was born on May 9, 1849[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on April 13, 1921[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], and assessor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Leutwein was born in Strümpfelbrunn[2].
  • Theodor Leutwein passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Theodor Leutwein was born on May 9, 1849[3].
  • Theodor Leutwein died on April 13, 1921[5].
  • A child of Theodor Leutwein was Paul Leutwein[11].
  • Theodor Leutwein held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Theodor Leutwein worked as a politician[6].
  • Theodor Leutwein worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Theodor Leutwein's professions included governor[8].
  • Theodor Leutwein's professions included assessor[9].
  • Theodor Leutwein held the position of Landeshauptmann[13].
  • Theodor Leutwein held the position of governor[14].
  • Theodor Leutwein was a member of Q104381855[15].
  • Theodor Leutwein is recorded as male[16].
  • Theodor Leutwein's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Theodor Leutwein's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[18].
  • Theodor Leutwein's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Leutwein[19].
  • Theodor Leutwein's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[20].
  • Theodor Leutwein's family name is recorded as Leutwein[21].
  • Theodor Leutwein's given name is recorded as Theodor[22].
  • Theodor Leutwein's work location is recorded as German South-West Africa[23].
  • Theodor Leutwein's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[24].
  • Theodor Leutwein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Theodor Leutwein's affiliation is recorded as Gouvernement von Deutsch-Südwestafrika[26].
  • Theodor Leutwein's affiliation is recorded as Gouvernement von Deutsch-Südwestafrika[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Leutwein was born in Strümpfelbrunn[2]. He was born on May 9, 1849[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], and assessor[9]. Positions held include Landeshauptmann[13], a chairperson[28], in Austria[29] and governor[14], a public office[30].

Personal Life

A child of Theodor Leutwein was Paul Leutwein[11].

Death and Burial

Theodor Leutwein died on April 13, 1921[5]. He died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Leutwein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (193 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Leutwein born?

Theodor Leutwein was born in Strümpfelbrunn[2].

Where did Theodor Leutwein die?

Theodor Leutwein passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Theodor Leutwein do for work?

Theodor Leutwein worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], governor[8], and assessor[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . invenio.bundesarchiv.de. invenio.bundesarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Die Schutzgebiete des Deutschen Reiches. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [32] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, military personnel, governor +1
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  2. 14d ago · Lesko987a · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Country of citizenship Germany
    Place of birth Strümpfelbrunn
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