Thomas Köhler

East German luger
Person human Q567096
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Thomas Köhler

Summary

Thomas Köhler is a human[1]. Born in Zwickau[2], he… he was born on June 25, 1940[3]. He worked as a luger[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Thomas Köhler was born in Zwickau[2].
  • Thomas Köhler was born on June 25, 1940[3].
  • Thomas Köhler held citizenship in Germany[6].
  • Thomas Köhler held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[7].
  • Thomas Köhler's professions included luger[4].
  • Thomas Köhler was educated at Bertolt-Brecht-Gymnasium[8].
  • Thomas Köhler's education included a stint at Deutsche Hochschule für Körperkultur[9].
  • Thomas Köhler received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[10].
  • Thomas Köhler received the Banner of Labor[11].
  • Thomas Köhler received the Star of People's Friendship[12].
  • Thomas Köhler is recorded as male[13].
  • Thomas Köhler's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Thomas Köhler was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[15].
  • Thomas Köhler's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Köhler[16].
  • Thomas Köhler's sport is recorded as luge[17].
  • Thomas Köhler's family name is recorded as Köhler[18].
  • Thomas Köhler's given name is recorded as Thomas[19].
  • Thomas Köhler's participant in is recorded as luge at the 1964 Winter Olympics – doubles[20].
  • Thomas Köhler's participant in is recorded as luge at the 1964 Winter Olympics – men's singles[21].
  • Thomas Köhler's participant in is recorded as luge at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's singles[22].
  • Thomas Köhler's participant in is recorded as luge at the 1968 Winter Olympics – doubles[23].
  • Thomas Köhler's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Thomas Köhler's height is recorded as {'unit': 'Q174728', 'amount': '+171'}[25].
  • Thomas Köhler's mass is recorded as {'unit': 'Q11570', 'amount': '+70'}[26].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Köhler was born in Zwickau[2]. He was born on June 25, 1940[3].

Education

Educated at Bertolt-Brecht-Gymnasium[8], a gymnasium[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1914[29] and Deutsche Hochschule für Körperkultur[9], a sports higher education institution[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1950[32], headquartered in Leipzig[33].

Career and Affiliations

Thomas Köhler's professions included luger[4].

Recognition

Awards received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[10], a grade of an order[34], in German Democratic Republic[35]; Banner of Labor[11], an order[36], in German Democratic Republic[37], founded in 1954[38]; and Star of People's Friendship[12], an order[39], in German Democratic Republic[40], founded in 1959[41].

Personal Life

Thomas Köhler was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[15].

Why It Matters

Thomas Köhler ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[5] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Thomas Köhler born?

Born in Zwickau[2], Thomas Köhler…

What did Thomas Köhler do for work?

Thomas Köhler worked as luger[4].

Where did Thomas Köhler go to school?

Thomas Köhler was educated at Bertolt-Brecht-Gymnasium[8] and Deutsche Hochschule für Körperkultur[9].

What awards did Thomas Köhler receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Gold[10], Banner of Labor[11], and Star of People's Friendship[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [10] . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Participant in luge at the 1964 Winter Olympics – doubles, luge at the 1964 Winter Olympics – men's singles, luge at the 1968 Winter Olympics – men's singles +1
    Given name Thomas
    Family name Köhler
    Sport luge
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