Henning Eichberg

German historian and sociologist (1942–2017)
Person human Q91109
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Summary

Henning Eichberg was born on January 1, 1942[1], in Świdnica[2]. He died on April 22, 2017[3], in Odense[4]. He worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], opinion journalist[8], and sociologist[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (243 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Date of birth: December 1, 1942[11]
  • Child: Søren Nils Eichberg[12], Sophie Roessler[13]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[14]
  • Occupation: cultural sociologist[15]
  • Field of work: opinion journalism[16], history[17], sociology of culture[18], pedagogy[19], sports science[20], politics[21]
  • Employer: University of Copenhagen[22], University of Southern Denmark[23]
  • Educated at: University of Copenhagen[24]
  • Sex or gender: male[25]
  • Member of political party: Christian Democratic Union[26]
  • Academic degree: doctorate[27]
  • Family name: Eichberg[28]
  • Given name: Henning[29]
  • Pseudonym: Hartmut Singer[30]
  • Official website: https://portal.findresearcher.sdu.dk/en/persons/48b2813f-ce8b-4a27-b875-bc048b199581[31]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32], German[33]
  • Name in native language: Henning Eichberg[34]
  • P14927: 118964623[35]

Why It Matters

Henning Eichberg has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Henning Eichberg born?

Henning Eichberg's place of birth was Świdnica[2].

Where did Henning Eichberg die?

Henning Eichberg died in Odense[4].

What did Henning Eichberg do for work?

Henning Eichberg worked as a historian[5], university teacher[6], writer[7], opinion journalist[8], and sociologist[9].

Where did Henning Eichberg go to school?

Henning Eichberg was educated at University of Copenhagen[24].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . ORCID Public Data File 2023. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . ORCID iD. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . Alain de Benoist : bibliographie, 1960-2010. wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . ORCID Public Data File 2020. Retrieved . pub.orcid.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  33. [34] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  34. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 118964623
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    Occupation → historian, university teacher, writer +3
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  3. 23w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian, university teacher, writer +3
    Employer → University of Copenhagen, University of Southern Denmark
    Place of death → Odense
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