Wilhelm Liebknecht

German journalist, writer and socialist politician (1826–1900)
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Wilhelm Liebknecht

Summary

Wilhelm Liebknecht is a human[1]. He was born in Giessen[2]. He was born on +1826-03-29T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Charlottenburg[4]. He died on +1900-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Liebknecht was born in Giessen[2].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht died in Charlottenburg[4].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht was born on +1826-03-29T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht died on +1900-08-07T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at The Socialists' Memorial[11].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht's father was Ludwig Christian Liebknecht[12].
  • Among Wilhelm Liebknecht's spouses was Natalie Liebknecht[13].
  • Among Wilhelm Liebknecht's spouses was Ernestine Liebknecht[14].
  • A child of Wilhelm Liebknecht was Karl Liebknecht[15].
  • A child of Wilhelm Liebknecht was Otto Liebknecht[16].
  • A child of Wilhelm Liebknecht was Theodor Liebknecht[17].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held citizenship in Grand Duchy of Hesse[18].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held citizenship in German Reich[19].
  • German was Wilhelm Liebknecht's native language[20].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht's professions included politician[6].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht's professions included journalist[7].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht's professions included writer[8].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht worked as an opinion journalist[9].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[21].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held the position of member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation[22].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held the position of editing staff[23].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[24].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held the position of member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[25].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht held the position of member of the Landtag of Saxony[26].
  • Wilhelm Liebknecht was educated at University of Giessen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Giessen[2], Wilhelm Liebknecht… he was born on +1826-03-29T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Ludwig Christian Liebknecht[12]. German was his native language[20].

Education

Educated at University of Giessen[27], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1607[30], headquartered in Giessen[31]; Frederick William University Berlin[32], a university[33], in Prussia[34], founded in 1828[35]; and University of Marburg[36], a public university[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1527[39], headquartered in Marburg[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the German Empire[21], a position[41], in German Reich[42], founded in 1871[43]; member of the Reichstag of the North German Confederation[22]; editing staff[23], a profession[44]; and member of the Landtag of Saxony[26].

Personal Life

Spouses include Natalie Liebknecht[13], a translator[45], 1839–1909[46], of Electorate of Hesse[47] and Ernestine Liebknecht[14], 1832–1867[48]. Children include Karl Liebknecht[15], a politician[49], 1871–1919[50], of German Reich[51]; Otto Liebknecht[16], a chemist[52], 1876–1949[53], of German Reich[54]; and Theodor Liebknecht[17], a politician[55], 1870–1948[56], of German Reich[57]. Political affiliations include Social Democratic Party of Germany[58], a political party[59], in Germany[60], founded in 1863[61]; Social Democratic Workers' Party of Germany[62], a political party[63], in North German Confederation[64], founded in 1869[65]; Saxon People's Party[66], a political party[67], in North German Confederation[68], founded in 1866[69]; and Communist League[70], a political party[71], in United Kingdom[72], founded in 1847[73], headquartered in London[74].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Liebknecht died on +1900-08-07T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Charlottenburg[4]. The cause of death was cerebrovascular disease[75]. He is buried at The Socialists' Memorial[11].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Liebknecht ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (264 views/month, #7,127 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[76] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[77]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Liebknecht born?

Born in Giessen[2], Wilhelm Liebknecht…

Where did Wilhelm Liebknecht die?

Wilhelm Liebknecht died in Charlottenburg[4].

Who were Wilhelm Liebknecht's parents?

Wilhelm Liebknecht's father was Ludwig Christian Liebknecht[12].

Who was Wilhelm Liebknecht married to?

Wilhelm Liebknecht's spouses include Natalie Liebknecht[13] and Ernestine Liebknecht[14].

What did Wilhelm Liebknecht do for work?

Wilhelm Liebknecht worked as politician[6], journalist[7], writer[8], and opinion journalist[9].

Where did Wilhelm Liebknecht go to school?

Wilhelm Liebknecht was educated at University of Giessen[27], Frederick William University Berlin[32], and University of Marburg[36].

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