Paul Günther

German diver (1882–1945)
Person human Q554378
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Summary

Paul Günther was born on October 24, 1882[1], in Hanover[2]. He died on January 1, 1945[3], in Duisburg[4]. He worked as a competitive diver[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Date of death: February 13, 1959[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Award received: International Swimming Hall of Fame[9]
  • Sex or gender: male[10]
  • Commons category: Paul Günther (diver)[11]
  • Sport: competitive swimming[12], diving[13]
  • Family name: Günther[14]
  • Given name: Paul[15]
  • Participant in: diving at the 1912 Summer Olympics – men's 3 metre springboard[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[17]
  • Different from: Paul Günther[18]

Why It Matters

Paul Günther has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Paul Günther born?

Paul Günther's place of birth was Hanover[2].

Where did Paul Günther die?

Paul Günther passed away in Duisburg[4].

What did Paul Günther do for work?

Paul Günther worked as a competitive diver[5].

What awards did Paul Günther receive?

Honors received include International Swimming Hall of Fame[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  9. [3] ↑ . Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wp12060650.server-he.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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