Karl Ploetz

German writer (1819-1881)
Person human Q1527732
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Summary

Karl Ploetz is a human[1]. Born in Berlin[2], he… he was born on July 8, 1819[3]. He died in Görlitz[4]. He died on February 6, 1881[5]. He worked as a writer[6], non-fiction writer[7], philologist[8], historian[9], and language teacher[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Ploetz was born in Berlin[2].
  • Karl Ploetz passed away in Görlitz[4].
  • Karl Ploetz was born on July 8, 1819[3].
  • Karl Ploetz died on February 6, 1881[5].
  • Karl Ploetz's father was Q137774344[12].
  • Karl Ploetz's mother was Q137774345[13].
  • Among Karl Ploetz's spouses was Q137774326[14].
  • Karl Ploetz held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[15].
  • Karl Ploetz worked as a writer[6].
  • Karl Ploetz's professions included non-fiction writer[7].
  • Karl Ploetz's professions included philologist[8].
  • Karl Ploetz worked as a historian[9].
  • Karl Ploetz's professions included language teacher[10].
  • Karl Ploetz worked as a teacher[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Karl Ploetz is Der Große Ploetz[17].
  • Karl Ploetz is recorded as male[18].
  • Karl Ploetz's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Karl Ploetz's Commons category is recorded as Karl Ploetz[20].
  • Karl Ploetz's family name is recorded as Ploetz[21].
  • Karl Ploetz's given name is recorded as Karl[22].
  • Karl Ploetz's described by source is recorded as Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie[23].
  • Karl Ploetz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].

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Origins and Family

Karl Ploetz was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on July 8, 1819[3]. His father was Q137774344[12]. His mother was Q137774345[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], non-fiction writer[7], philologist[8], historian[9], language teacher[10], and teacher[16].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Karl Ploetz is Der Große Ploetz[17].

Personal Life

Among Karl Ploetz's spouses was Q137774326[14].

Death and Burial

Karl Ploetz died on February 6, 1881[5]. He died in Görlitz[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Ploetz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (15 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[11] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Karl Ploetz born?

Karl Ploetz's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Karl Ploetz die?

Karl Ploetz died in Görlitz[4].

Who were Karl Ploetz's parents?

Karl Ploetz's father was Q137774344[12]. Karl Ploetz's mother was Q137774345[13].

Who was Karl Ploetz married to?

Karl Ploetz's spouses include Q137774326[14].

What did Karl Ploetz do for work?

Karl Ploetz worked as writer[6], non-fiction writer[7], philologist[8], historian[9], and language teacher[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'commons', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'sv']
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, non-fiction writer, philologist +4
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  5. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Aliases → —
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    Place of birth → Berlin
    Country of citizenship → Kingdom of Prussia
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