Wilhelm Hennis

German political scientist (1923–2012)
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Wilhelm Hennis

Summary

Wilhelm Hennis is a human[1]. Born in Hildesheim[2], he… he was born on +1923-02-18T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He died on +2012-11-10T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a political scientist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Hennis's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].
  • Wilhelm Hennis passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
  • Wilhelm Hennis was born on +1923-02-18T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wilhelm Hennis died on +2012-11-10T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Wilhelm Hennis died on +2012-11-09T00:00:00Z[8].
  • Wilhelm Hennis held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Wilhelm Hennis worked as a political scientist[6].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Among Wilhelm Hennis's employers was University of Hamburg[10].
  • Among Wilhelm Hennis's employers was University of Freiburg[11].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[12].
  • Wilhelm Hennis received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Wilhelm Hennis received the Reuchlin Award[14].
  • Wilhelm Hennis received the Theodor Eschenburg Award[15].
  • Wilhelm Hennis was a member of Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[16].
  • Wilhelm Hennis is recorded as male[17].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's ISNI is recorded as 0000000117769826[19].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 97898320[20].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's GND ID is recorded as 118837745[21].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as n86116120[22].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's Bibliothèque nationale de France ID is recorded as 12099439m[23].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's IdRef ID is recorded as 029349125[24].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's NACSIS-CAT author ID is recorded as DA01201347[25].
  • Wilhelm Hennis's NDL Authority ID is recorded as 00468230[26].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Hennis was born in Hildesheim[2]. He was born on +1923-02-18T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Wilhelm Hennis's education included a stint at University of Göttingen[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include political scientist[6] and university teacher[7]. Employers include University of Hamburg[10], a public university[27], in Germany[28], founded in 1919[29], headquartered in Hamburg[30] and University of Freiburg[11], a public university[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1457[33], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[35], in Germany[36]; Reuchlin Award[14], a science award[37], in Germany[38]; and Theodor Eschenburg Award[15], an award[39].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +2012-11-10T00:00:00Z[5] and +2012-11-09T00:00:00Z[8]. Wilhelm Hennis passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Hennis born?

Wilhelm Hennis's place of birth was Hildesheim[2].

Where did Wilhelm Hennis die?

Wilhelm Hennis died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

What did Wilhelm Hennis do for work?

Wilhelm Hennis worked as political scientist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Wilhelm Hennis go to school?

Wilhelm Hennis was educated at University of Göttingen[12].

What awards did Wilhelm Hennis receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], Reuchlin Award[14], and Theodor Eschenburg Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . International Standard Name Identifier. wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [16] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . Library of Congress Authorities. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

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