Walter Simons

German politician and judge (1861-1937)
Person human Q77162
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Walter Simons

Summary

Walter Simons is a human[1]. His place of birth was Elberfeld[2]. He was born on September 24, 1861[3]. He died in Babelsberg[4]. He died on July 14, 1937[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Elberfeld[2], Walter Simons…
  • Walter Simons passed away in Babelsberg[4].
  • Walter Simons was born on September 24, 1861[3].
  • Walter Simons died on July 14, 1937[5].
  • Walter Simons is buried at Wilmersdorfer Waldfriedhof Stahnsdorf[11].
  • Walter Simons held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Walter Simons held citizenship in Prussia[13].
  • Walter Simons worked as a judge[6].
  • Walter Simons worked as a politician[7].
  • Walter Simons's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Walter Simons worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Walter Simons held the position of judge[14].
  • Walter Simons was employed by Leipzig University[15].
  • Walter Simons's education included a stint at University of Strasbourg[16].
  • Walter Simons's education included a stint at University of Bonn[17].
  • Walter Simons's education included a stint at Leipzig University[18].
  • Walter Simons received the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[19].
  • Walter Simons was a member of Institut de Droit International[20].
  • Walter Simons was a member of Graeca[21].
  • Walter Simons's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].
  • Walter Simons is recorded as male[23].
  • Walter Simons's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Walter Simons's Commons category is recorded as Walter Simons[25].
  • Walter Simons's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[26].
  • Walter Simons's family name is recorded as Simons[27].

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Origins and Family

Walter Simons was born in Elberfeld[2]. He was born on September 24, 1861[3].

Education

Educated at University of Strasbourg[16], a university in France[28], in France[29], founded in 1538[30], headquartered in Strasbourg[31]; University of Bonn[17], a public research university[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1818[34], headquartered in Bonn[35]; and Leipzig University[18], a public university[36], in Germany[37], founded in 1409[38], headquartered in Leipzig[39].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and lawyer[9]. Among Walter Simons's employers was Leipzig University[15]. He held the position of judge[14].

Recognition

Walter Simons received the Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[19].

Personal Life

Walter Simons's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[22].

Death and Burial

Walter Simons died on July 14, 1937[5]. He passed away in Babelsberg[4]. Burial took place at Wilmersdorfer Waldfriedhof Stahnsdorf[11].

Why It Matters

Walter Simons ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (217 views/month, #7,193 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Walter Simons born?

Walter Simons was born in Elberfeld[2].

Where did Walter Simons die?

Walter Simons passed away in Babelsberg[4].

What did Walter Simons do for work?

Walter Simons worked as judge[6], politician[7], university teacher[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Walter Simons go to school?

Walter Simons was educated at University of Strasbourg[16], University of Bonn[17], and Leipzig University[18].

What awards did Walter Simons receive?

Honors received include Adlerschild des Deutschen Reiches[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [24] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [11] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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