Karl von Amira

German legal historian (1848-1930)
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Karl von Amira
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Summary

Karl von Amira was born on March 8, 1848[1], in Aschaffenburg[2]. He died on June 22, 1930[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a legal historian[5], university teacher[6], and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Munich Forest Cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: jurisprudence[11], legal history[12]
  • Employer: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13], University of Freiburg[14]
  • Award received: Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15]
  • Member of: Royal Prussian Academy of Sciences[16], Saxon Academy of Sciences and Humanities[17], Bavarian Academy of Sciences and Humanities[18], Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences[19], Royal Swedish Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities[20], Göttingen Academy of Sciences and Humanities in Lower Saxony[21]
  • Sex or gender: male[22]
  • Commons category: Karl von Amira[23]
  • Archives at: Bavarian State Library[24], University Library of LMU Munich[25]
  • Family name: Amira[26]
  • Given name: Karl[27]
  • Work location: Freiburg im Breisgau[28], Munich[29]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[30]
  • Name in native language: Karl von Amira[31]
  • Writing language: German[32]
  • Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[33]

Why It Matters

Karl von Amira has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Karl von Amira born?

Karl von Amira was born in Aschaffenburg[2].

Where did Karl von Amira die?

Karl von Amira passed away in Munich[4].

What did Karl von Amira do for work?

Karl von Amira worked as a legal historian[5], university teacher[6], and jurist[7].

What awards did Karl von Amira receive?

Honors received include Bavarian Maximilian Order for Science and Art[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [24] ↑ . bsb-muenchen.de. bsb-muenchen.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [25] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [32] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  32. [33] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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