Karl Maybach

German engineer and entrepreneur (1879-1960)
Person human Q104240
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Karl Maybach

Summary

Karl Maybach is a human[1]. Born in Deutz[2], he… he was born on July 6, 1879[3]. He died in Friedrichshafen[4]. He died on February 6, 1960[5]. He worked as an engineer[6] and entrepreneur[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Maybach's place of birth was Deutz[2].
  • Karl Maybach passed away in Friedrichshafen[4].
  • Karl Maybach was born on July 6, 1879[3].
  • Karl Maybach died on February 6, 1960[5].
  • Karl Maybach is buried at Q134590964[9].
  • Karl Maybach's father was Wilhelm Maybach[10].
  • Karl Maybach held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Karl Maybach worked as an engineer[6].
  • Karl Maybach's professions included entrepreneur[7].
  • Karl Maybach was educated at University of Stuttgart[12].
  • Karl Maybach received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Karl Maybach received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].
  • Karl Maybach is recorded as male[15].
  • Karl Maybach's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Karl Maybach's Commons category is recorded as Karl Maybach[17].
  • Karl Maybach's family name is recorded as Maybach[18].
  • Karl Maybach's given name is recorded as Karl[19].
  • Karl Maybach's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Karl Maybach's P14927 is recorded as 11878272X[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl Maybach was born in Deutz[2]. He was born on July 6, 1879[3]. His father was Wilhelm Maybach[10].

Education

Karl Maybach was educated at University of Stuttgart[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6] and entrepreneur[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[22], in Germany[23] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], a grade of an order[24], in Germany[25].

Death and Burial

Karl Maybach died on February 6, 1960[5]. He passed away in Friedrichshafen[4]. He is buried at Q134590964[9].

Why It Matters

Karl Maybach ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (114 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Karl Maybach born?

Karl Maybach's place of birth was Deutz[2].

Where did Karl Maybach die?

Karl Maybach passed away in Friedrichshafen[4].

Who were Karl Maybach's parents?

Karl Maybach's father was Wilhelm Maybach[10].

What did Karl Maybach do for work?

Karl Maybach worked as engineer[6] and entrepreneur[7].

Where did Karl Maybach go to school?

Karl Maybach was educated at University of Stuttgart[12].

What awards did Karl Maybach receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13] and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  10. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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