Richard Kiepert

German geographer (1846–1915)
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Summary

Richard Kiepert is a human[1]. Born in Weimar[2], he… he was born on September 13, 1846[3]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He died on August 4, 1915[5]. He worked as a cartographer[6] and geographer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Weimar[2].
  • Richard Kiepert passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Richard Kiepert died in Zehlendorf[9].
  • Richard Kiepert was born on September 13, 1846[3].
  • Richard Kiepert was born on September 19, 1846[10].
  • Richard Kiepert died on August 4, 1915[5].
  • Richard Kiepert's father was Heinrich Kiepert[11].
  • Richard Kiepert's mother was Sieglinde Kiepert[12].
  • Richard Kiepert held citizenship in Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach[13].
  • Richard Kiepert's professions included cartographer[6].
  • Richard Kiepert worked as a geographer[7].
  • Richard Kiepert's field of work was cartography[14].
  • Richard Kiepert's field of work was geography[15].
  • Richard Kiepert received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[16].
  • Richard Kiepert is recorded as male[17].
  • Richard Kiepert's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Richard Kiepert's Commons category is recorded as Richard Kiepert[19].
  • Richard Kiepert's archives at is recorded as Leibniz Institute for Regional Geography[20].
  • Richard Kiepert's archives at is recorded as Geographische Zentralbibliothek[21].
  • Richard Kiepert's family name is recorded as Kiepert[22].
  • Richard Kiepert's given name is recorded as Richard[23].
  • Richard Kiepert's work location is recorded as Berlin[24].
  • Richard Kiepert's described by source is recorded as Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Richard Kiepert's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Richard Kiepert's described by source is recorded as 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[27].

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Origins and Family

Richard Kiepert was born in Weimar[2]. Recorded date of birth include September 13, 1846[3] and September 19, 1846[10]. His father was Heinrich Kiepert[11]. His mother was Sieglinde Kiepert[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include cartographer[6] and geographer[7]. Fields of work include cartography[14], a branch of science[28] and geography[15], an academic discipline[29].

Recognition

Richard Kiepert received the Carl-Ritter-Medal[16].

Death and Burial

Richard Kiepert died on August 4, 1915[5]. Recorded place of death include Berlin[4], a seat of government[30], in Margraviate of Brandenburg[31], founded in 1244[32] and Zehlendorf[9], a locality of Berlin[33], in Germany[34].

Why It Matters

Richard Kiepert has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Richard Kiepert born?

Born in Weimar[2].

Where did Richard Kiepert die?

Richard Kiepert passed away in Berlin[4].

Who were Richard Kiepert's parents?

Richard Kiepert's father was Heinrich Kiepert[11]. Richard Kiepert's mother was Sieglinde Kiepert[12].

What did Richard Kiepert do for work?

Richard Kiepert worked as cartographer[6] and geographer[7].

What awards did Richard Kiepert receive?

Honors received include Carl-Ritter-Medal[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Geni.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Field of work → cartography, geography
    Place of birth → Weimar
    Work location → Berlin
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