Martin Niemöller
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Summary
Martin Niemöller was born on January 14, 1892[1], in Lippstadt[2]. He died on March 6, 1984[3], in Wiesbaden[4]. He worked as a poet[5], submariner[6], resistance fighter[7], peace activist[8], and Lutheran pastor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,822 views/month, #6,619 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Osnabrück[11]
- Spouse: Else Bruner[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13], German Empire[14], Nazi Germany[15], West Germany[16]
- Occupation: priest[17], preacher[18], opinion journalist[19], parson[20], Protestant theologian[21]
- Award received: Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[22], Medal Carl von Ossietzky[23], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], Iron Cross[25], Lenin Peace Prize[26], Carl von Ossietzky Medal[27], Joseph E. Drexel award[28]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[29]
- Sex or gender: male[30]
- Commons category: Martin Niemöller[31]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[32]
- Family name: Niemöller[33]
- Given name: Friedrich[34], Gustav[35], Emil[36], Martin[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Martin Niemöller[38]
- Relative: Jan Niemöller[39]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[40]
- Nominated for: Nobel Peace Prize[41]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[42]
- Birth name: Friedrich Gustavo Emilo Martin Niemöller[43]
- Name in native language: Martin Niemöller[44]
Why It Matters
Martin Niemöller has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]
Works attributed to him include First they came…[47], a literary work[48].
FAQs
Where was Martin Niemöller born?
Martin Niemöller was born in Lippstadt[2].
Where did Martin Niemöller die?
Martin Niemöller died in Wiesbaden[4].
Who was Martin Niemöller married to?
Martin Niemöller's spouses include Else Bruner[12].
What did Martin Niemöller do for work?
Martin Niemöller worked as a poet[5], submariner[6], resistance fighter[7], peace activist[8], and Lutheran pastor[9].
What awards did Martin Niemöller receive?
Honors received include Wilhelm Leuschner Medal[22], Medal Carl von Ossietzky[23], Grand Cross 1st class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[24], and Iron Cross[25].