Hans Massaquoi

American journalist and author (1926–2013)
Person human Q73033
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Hans Massaquoi

Summary

Hans Massaquoi is a human[1]. Born in Hamburg[2], he… he was born on January 19, 1926[3]. He passed away in Jacksonville[4]. He died on January 19, 2013[5]. He worked as a writer[6], journalist[7], and opinion journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (886 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Hans Massaquoi was born in Hamburg[2].
  • Hans Massaquoi passed away in Jacksonville[4].
  • Hans Massaquoi was born on January 19, 1926[3].
  • Hans Massaquoi died on January 19, 2013[5].
  • Hans Massaquoi's father was Al-Haj Massaquoi[10].
  • Hans Massaquoi held citizenship in Liberia[11].
  • Hans Massaquoi held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Hans Massaquoi held citizenship in United States[13].
  • German was Hans Massaquoi's native language[14].
  • Hans Massaquoi worked as a writer[6].
  • Hans Massaquoi's professions included journalist[7].
  • Hans Massaquoi's professions included opinion journalist[8].
  • Hans Massaquoi held the position of editor-in-chief[15].
  • Hans Massaquoi was educated at University of Illinois system[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Hans Massaquoi is Destined to Witness: Growing Up Black in Nazi Germany[17].
  • Hans Massaquoi is recorded as male[18].
  • Hans Massaquoi's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Hans Massaquoi's military branch is recorded as United States Army[20].
  • Hans Massaquoi's family name is recorded as Massaquoi[21].
  • Hans Massaquoi's given name is recorded as Hans-Jürgen[22].
  • Hans Massaquoi's described by source is recorded as Destined to Witness: Growing Up Black in Nazi Germany[23].
  • Hans Massaquoi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[24].
  • Hans Massaquoi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Hans Massaquoi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Low German[26].
  • Hans Massaquoi's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Missingsch[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hamburg[2], Hans Massaquoi… he was born on January 19, 1926[3]. His father was Al-Haj Massaquoi[10]. German was his native language[14].

Education

Hans Massaquoi's education included a stint at University of Illinois system[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], journalist[7], and opinion journalist[8]. Hans Massaquoi held the position of editor-in-chief[15].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Hans Massaquoi is Destined to Witness: Growing Up Black in Nazi Germany[17].

Death and Burial

Hans Massaquoi died on January 19, 2013[5]. He died in Jacksonville[4].

Why It Matters

Hans Massaquoi ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (886 views/month, #7,225 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Massaquoi born?

Hans Massaquoi's place of birth was Hamburg[2].

Where did Hans Massaquoi die?

Hans Massaquoi died in Jacksonville[4].

Who were Hans Massaquoi's parents?

Hans Massaquoi's father was Al-Haj Massaquoi[10].

What did Hans Massaquoi do for work?

Hans Massaquoi worked as writer[6], journalist[7], and opinion journalist[8].

Where did Hans Massaquoi go to school?

Hans Massaquoi was educated at University of Illinois system[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  12. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5w ago · MsMorale · 2026-09-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sinemalar person id → 351000
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  2. 8w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Hans-Jürgen
    Sex or gender → male
    Notable work → —
    Place of death → Jacksonville
    + 19 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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