Werner Otto von Hentig

German diplomatist (1886-1984)
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Werner Otto von Hentig

Summary

Werner Otto von Hentig is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on May 22, 1886[3]. He passed away in Lindesnes Municipality[4]. He died on August 8, 1984[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], writer[7], and resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Werner Otto von Hentig was born in Berlin[2].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig passed away in Lindesnes Municipality[4].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig was born on May 22, 1886[3].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig died on August 8, 1984[5].
  • Burial took place at Garmisch-Partenkirchen[10].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig's father was Otto von Hentig[11].
  • Among Werner Otto von Hentig's spouses was Nita von Kügelgen[12].
  • A child of Werner Otto von Hentig was Hartmut von Hentig[13].
  • A child of Werner Otto von Hentig was Hans Wolfram von Hentig[14].
  • A child of Werner Otto von Hentig was Urd von Hentig[15].
  • A child of Werner Otto von Hentig was Roland von Hentig[16].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig held citizenship in Germany[17].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig held citizenship in German Empire[18].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig held citizenship in German Reich[19].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig held citizenship in Weimar Republic[20].
  • German was Werner Otto von Hentig's native language[21].
  • French was Werner Otto von Hentig's native language[22].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig worked as a writer[7].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig worked as a resistance fighter[8].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig held the position of ambassador of Germany to Indonesia[23].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig held the position of ambassador[24].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig received the Iron Cross 1st Class[25].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig is recorded as male[26].
  • Werner Otto von Hentig's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Werner Otto von Hentig was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on May 22, 1886[3]. His father was Otto von Hentig[11]. Native languages include German[21] and French[22].

Education

Werner Otto von Hentig earned the academic degree of Q28055851[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], writer[7], and resistance fighter[8]. Positions held include ambassador of Germany to Indonesia[23] and ambassador[24], a diplomatic rank[29].

Recognition

Werner Otto von Hentig received the Iron Cross 1st Class[25].

Personal Life

Among Werner Otto von Hentig's spouses was Nita von Kügelgen[12]. Children include Hartmut von Hentig[13], an opinion journalist[30], b. 1925[31], of Germany[32], awarded the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[33], specialised in pedagogy[34]; Hans Wolfram von Hentig[14], a historian[35], 1931–2011[36], of United States[37]; Urd von Hentig[15], an illustrator[38], b. 1933[39], of Norway[40]; and Roland von Hentig[16], a biologist[41], 1932–2014[42], of United States[43].

Death and Burial

Werner Otto von Hentig died on August 8, 1984[5]. He died in Lindesnes Municipality[4]. He is buried at Garmisch-Partenkirchen[10].

Why It Matters

Werner Otto von Hentig ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (136 views/month, #7,275 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Werner Otto von Hentig born?

Werner Otto von Hentig was born in Berlin[2].

Where did Werner Otto von Hentig die?

Werner Otto von Hentig died in Lindesnes Municipality[4].

Who were Werner Otto von Hentig's parents?

Werner Otto von Hentig's father was Otto von Hentig[11].

Who was Werner Otto von Hentig married to?

Werner Otto von Hentig's spouses include Nita von Kügelgen[12].

What did Werner Otto von Hentig do for work?

Werner Otto von Hentig worked as diplomat[6], writer[7], and resistance fighter[8].

What awards did Werner Otto von Hentig receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross 1st Class[25].

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  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  8. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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