Helmut Willke

German sociologist (1945–2024)
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Helmut Willke

Summary

Helmut Willke is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tailfingen[2]. He was born on May 30, 1945[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on January 15, 2024[5]. He worked as a sociologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Helmut Willke was born in Tailfingen[2].
  • Helmut Willke died in Cologne[4].
  • Helmut Willke was born on May 30, 1945[3].
  • Helmut Willke died on January 15, 2024[5].
  • Helmut Willke held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Helmut Willke worked as a sociologist[6].
  • Helmut Willke worked as a university teacher[7].
  • Among Helmut Willke's employers was Bielefeld University[9].
  • Helmut Willke's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[10].
  • Helmut Willke received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[11].
  • Helmut Willke is recorded as male[12].
  • Helmut Willke's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Helmut Willke earned the academic degree of doctorate[14].
  • Helmut Willke's family name is recorded as Willke[15].
  • Helmut Willke's given name is recorded as Helmut[16].
  • Helmut Willke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[17].
  • Helmut Willke's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Helmut Willke'}[18].

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Origins and Family

Helmut Willke's place of birth was Tailfingen[2]. He was born on May 30, 1945[3].

Education

Helmut Willke's education included a stint at University of Tübingen[10]. He earned the academic degree of doctorate[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sociologist[6] and university teacher[7]. Among Helmut Willke's employers was Bielefeld University[9].

Recognition

Helmut Willke received the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[11].

Death and Burial

Helmut Willke died on January 15, 2024[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4].

FAQs

Where was Helmut Willke born?

Helmut Willke was born in Tailfingen[2].

Where did Helmut Willke die?

Helmut Willke died in Cologne[4].

What did Helmut Willke do for work?

Helmut Willke worked as sociologist[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Helmut Willke go to school?

Helmut Willke was educated at University of Tübingen[10].

What awards did Helmut Willke receive?

Honors received include Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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