Paul Massing

German sociologist (1902-1979)
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Summary

Paul Massing was born on August 30, 1902[1], in Grumbach[2]. He died on April 30, 1979[3], in Tübingen[4]. He worked as a sociologist[5] and social scientist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (78 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Hede Massing[8], Herta Herzog[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Field of work: sociology[11]
  • Employer: Rutgers University[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of Germany[14]
  • Family name: Massing[15]
  • Given name: Paul[16], Wilhelm[17]
  • Pseudonym: Karl Billinger[18]
  • Described at URL: https://www.fruehe-texte-holocaustliteratur.de/wiki/Massing,Paul_Wilhelm(1902-1979)[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20], English[21]
  • Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[22]

Why It Matters

Paul Massing has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Paul Massing born?

Paul Massing's place of birth was Grumbach[2].

Where did Paul Massing die?

Paul Massing died in Tübingen[4].

Who was Paul Massing married to?

Paul Massing's spouses include Hede Massing[8] and Herta Herzog[9].

What did Paul Massing do for work?

Paul Massing worked as a sociologist[5] and social scientist[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 7w ago · Reclus · 2026-08-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work → —
    Languages spoken, written or signed → German, English
    Place of birth → Grumbach
    Family name → Massing
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