Hermann Gmeiner

Austrian philanthropist (1919–1986)
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Hermann Gmeiner

Summary

Hermann Gmeiner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Alberschwende[2]. He was born on June 23, 1919[3]. He passed away in Innsbruck[4]. He died on April 26, 1986[5]. He worked as a philanthropist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Gmeiner's place of birth was Alberschwende[2].
  • Hermann Gmeiner passed away in Innsbruck[4].
  • Hermann Gmeiner was born on June 23, 1919[3].
  • Hermann Gmeiner died on April 26, 1986[5].
  • Burial took place at New cemetery Imst[8].
  • Hermann Gmeiner held citizenship in Austria[9].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's professions included philanthropist[6].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[11].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[12].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Wateler Peace Prize[13].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the Honour in Silver for services to the Republic of Austria[14].
  • Hermann Gmeiner received the honorary doctor of Fordham University[15].
  • Hermann Gmeiner was a member of Austrian Academy of Sciences[16].
  • Hermann Gmeiner is recorded as male[17].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Gmeiner[19].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's family name is recorded as Gmeiner[20].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's given name is recorded as Hermann[21].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[22].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[23].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[24].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's nominated for is recorded as Nobel Peace Prize[25].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[26].
  • Hermann Gmeiner's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hermann Gmeiner'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Gmeiner's place of birth was Alberschwende[2]. He was born on June 23, 1919[3].

Career and Affiliations

Hermann Gmeiner worked as a philanthropist[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[11], an order[30], in Chile[31], founded in 1956[32]; Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[12], a grade of an order[33]; Wateler Peace Prize[13], a peace award[34], in Netherlands[35], founded in 1927[36]; Honour in Silver for services to the Republic of Austria[14]; and honorary doctor of Fordham University[15], an award[37], in United States[38].

Death and Burial

Hermann Gmeiner died on April 26, 1986[5]. He died in Innsbruck[4]. Burial took place at New cemetery Imst[8].

Why It Matters

Hermann Gmeiner ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,240 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Hermann Gmeiner born?

Hermann Gmeiner was born in Alberschwende[2].

Where did Hermann Gmeiner die?

Hermann Gmeiner died in Innsbruck[4].

What did Hermann Gmeiner do for work?

Hermann Gmeiner worked as philanthropist[6].

What awards did Hermann Gmeiner receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10], Order of Bernardo O'Higgins[11], Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great[12], and Wateler Peace Prize[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] ↑ . tt.com. tt.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . sosburundi.org. sosburundi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . sosburundi.org. sosburundi.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . nobelprize.org. wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Hermann
    Occupation → philanthropist
    Family name → Gmeiner
    Award received → Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Order of Bernardo O'Higgins, Knight Commander of the Order of St. Gregory the Great +4
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