Hermann Wissmann
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Summary
Hermann Wissmann was born on September 4, 1853[1], in Frankfurt (Oder)[2]. He died on June 15, 1905[3], in Weißenbach bei Liezen[4]. He worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and official[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (998 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1853[11]
- Date of death: 1905[12]
- Place of burial: Melaten-Friedhof[13]
- Spouse: Q140311710[14]
- Child: Hermann von Wissmann[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[16]
- Occupation: military officer[17], Africanist[18], adventurer[19], traveler[20], colonialist[21], colonial administrator[22], governor[23], major[24]
- Field of work: colonialism[25], central government[26], colonial administration[27], military[28], culture and society[29], African studies[30]
- Educated at: Evangelisches Ratsgymnasium Erfurt[31]
- Award received: Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[32], Patron’s Medal[33], Carl-Ritter-Medal[34]
- Sex or gender: male[35]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[36]
- Commons category: Hermann von Wissmann[37]
- Military, police or special rank: major[38]
- Archives at: Royal Museum for Central Africa[39], Perthes Gotha Collection[40], Museum für Naturkunde Berlin, Archive[41]
- Cause of death: hunting accident[42]
- Academic degree: honorary doctorate[43]
- Residence: Bad Lauterberg im Harz[44], Weißenbach bei Liezen[45]
- Participated in conflict: Abushiri Revolt[46]
- Family name: von Wissmann[47]
- Given name: Hermann[48], Wilhelm[49], Leopold[50], Ludwig[51]
- Significant event: Abushiri Revolt[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Hermann von Wissmann[53]
- Commons gallery: Hermann Wissmann[54]
- Work location: German East Africa[55], Africa[56]
Why It Matters
Hermann Wissmann has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
FAQs
Where was Hermann Wissmann born?
Hermann Wissmann's place of birth was Frankfurt (Oder)[2].
Where did Hermann Wissmann die?
Hermann Wissmann passed away in Weißenbach bei Liezen[4].
Who was Hermann Wissmann married to?
Hermann Wissmann's spouses include Q140311710[14].
What did Hermann Wissmann do for work?
Hermann Wissmann worked as an explorer[5], writer[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and official[9].
Where did Hermann Wissmann go to school?
Hermann Wissmann was educated at Evangelisches Ratsgymnasium Erfurt[31].
What awards did Hermann Wissmann receive?
Honors received include Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[32], Patron’s Medal[33], and Carl-Ritter-Medal[34].