Karl Zahn

German archivist and jurist (1877-1944)
Person human Q1733713
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Summary

Karl Zahn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on December 12, 1877[3]. He passed away in Zehlendorf[4]. He died on August 20, 1944[5]. He worked as an archivist[6], jurist[7], university teacher[8], and ministry official[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Leipzig[2].
  • Karl Zahn passed away in Zehlendorf[4].
  • Karl Zahn was born on December 12, 1877[3].
  • Karl Zahn died on August 20, 1944[5].
  • Karl Zahn was married to Agnes von Zahn-Harnack[11].
  • Karl Zahn held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Karl Zahn's professions included archivist[6].
  • Karl Zahn's professions included jurist[7].
  • Karl Zahn's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Karl Zahn worked as a ministry official[9].
  • Karl Zahn was employed by Leipzig University[13].
  • Karl Zahn is recorded as male[14].
  • Karl Zahn's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Karl Zahn earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[16].
  • Karl Zahn's family name is recorded as Zahn[17].
  • Karl Zahn's given name is recorded as Karl[18].
  • Karl Zahn's work location is recorded as Berlin[19].
  • Karl Zahn's work location is recorded as Leipzig[20].
  • Karl Zahn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Karl Zahn's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Karl von Zahn'}[22].
  • Karl Zahn's P14396 is recorded as register/person/arw-116949422[23].
  • Karl Zahn's P14928 is recorded as Un1[24].

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Origins and Family

Karl Zahn's place of birth was Leipzig[2]. He was born on December 12, 1877[3].

Education

Karl Zahn earned the academic degree of Doctor of Laws[16].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include archivist[6], jurist[7], university teacher[8], and ministry official[9]. Karl Zahn was employed by Leipzig University[13].

Personal Life

Karl Zahn was married to Agnes von Zahn-Harnack[11].

Death and Burial

Karl Zahn died on August 20, 1944[5]. He passed away in Zehlendorf[4].

Why It Matters

Karl Zahn is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]

FAQs

Where was Karl Zahn born?

Karl Zahn was born in Leipzig[2].

Where did Karl Zahn die?

Karl Zahn died in Zehlendorf[4].

Who was Karl Zahn married to?

Karl Zahn's spouses include Agnes von Zahn-Harnack[11].

What did Karl Zahn do for work?

Karl Zahn worked as archivist[6], jurist[7], university teacher[8], and ministry official[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-03 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14928 → Un1
    Sitelink count → 1
    Wikipedia languages → ['de']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57561|batch #57561]]: Import Leipziger Biographie ID"
  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → archivist, jurist, university teacher +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31727|batch #31727]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (20)"
  3. 23w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Geni.com profile id → 6000000016296002215
    Date of birth → +1877-12-12T00:00:00Z
    Family name → Zahn
    Nukat id → n01028495
    + 25 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ P14396: register/person/arw-116949422, #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1778148440554"
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