Hans Killian

German medical writer (1892-1982) and professor of surgery
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Summary

Hans Killian was born on August 5, 1892[1], in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He died on March 7, 1982[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a medical writer[5], surgeon[6], teacher[7], and novelist[8].

Key Facts

  • Date of death: January 1, 1981[9], January 1, 1982[10]
  • Spouse: Niddy Impekoven[11], Trude Bornhauser[12]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
  • Employer: University of Wrocław[14]
  • Educated at: University of Freiburg[15]
  • Award received: Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16]
  • Member of: Sturmabteilung[17]
  • Sex or gender: male[18]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[19]
  • Commons category: Hans Killian[20]
  • Family name: Killian[21]
  • Given name: Hans[22]
  • Participant in: Nuremberg Medical Trial[23]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[24]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[25]
  • P14927: 118562096[26]

FAQs

Where was Hans Killian born?

Hans Killian was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Hans Killian die?

Hans Killian died in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].

Who was Hans Killian married to?

Hans Killian's spouses include Niddy Impekoven[11] and Trude Bornhauser[12].

What did Hans Killian do for work?

Hans Killian worked as a medical writer[5], surgeon[6], teacher[7], and novelist[8].

Where did Hans Killian go to school?

Hans Killian was educated at University of Freiburg[15].

What awards did Hans Killian receive?

Honors received include Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [1] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . LIBRIS. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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