Wilhelm Voigt

GPTKB entity

Statements (77)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Person
gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:action ordered the arrest of the mayor
stole a uniform
took control of the town hall
Seizing the town hall
gptkbp:after_arrest Became a folk hero
gptkbp:anecdote The Captain's uniform
gptkbp:arrested_for 1906
Impersonation
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:theater
Theater productions
the early 20th century
Civil disobedience
Anti-establishment figures
gptkbp:birth_date 1849-05-13
gptkbp:born June 13, 1849
gptkbp:cultural_impact became a symbol of authority and rebellion
Influenced literature and theater
gptkbp:cultural_references Popular culture
gptkbp:death_date 1922-03-03
gptkbp:depicted_in Books
gptkbp:died March 3, 1922
gptkbp:events gptkb:Köpenick_incident
gptkbp:famous_event the ' Captain of Köpenick' incident
The Great Military Coup
gptkbp:famous_quote " I am the captain!"
gptkbp:historical_context gptkb:Weimar_Republic
gptkbp:historical_event gptkb:Köpenick_incident
gptkbp:historical_significance Critique of bureaucracy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Wilhelm Voigt
gptkbp:image Wilhelm Voigt.jpg
gptkbp:influence inspired plays and films
gptkbp:influence_on German culture
gptkbp:influenced Political discourse
Subsequent protests
Modern protests
gptkbp:influenced_by German culture
Social movements
gptkbp:inspired Artistic works
Political cartoons
gptkbp:inspired_by Social satire
gptkbp:involved_in Political satire
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in gptkb:Festivals
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:Historical_records
gptkbp:is_motivated_by To demonstrate the absurdity of authority
gptkbp:known_as gptkb:The_Captain_of_Köpenick
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:The_Captain_of_Köpenick
Public performance
Impersonating a military officer
the 1906 impersonation of a military officer
gptkbp:legacy gptkb:cultural_icon
a figure of popular culture in Germany
Symbol of anti-authoritarianism
gptkbp:nationality gptkb:German
gptkbp:notable_appearance gptkb:Köpenick_incident
gptkbp:notable_for Challenging authority
gptkbp:notable_work The Captain of Köpenick (play)
gptkbp:occupation gptkb:Mars_Rover
Cobbler
gptkbp:outcome_of_arrest Public notoriety
gptkbp:place_of_arrest gptkb:Berlin
gptkbp:place_of_birth gptkb:Tilsit,_Prussia
Trebnitz, Prussia
gptkbp:place_of_death gptkb:Berlin,_Germany
gptkbp:portrayed_by Actors in various adaptations
gptkbp:portrayed_in gptkb:Films
gptkbp:recognized_by Historians
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Prussian_military
gptkbp:residence gptkb:Berlin
gptkbp:role imposter
gptkbp:spouse Marie Voigt
gptkbp:symbolizes Resistance to authority
gptkbp:was a shoemaker
gptkbp:was_known_for gptkb:the_Captain_of_Köpenick
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Köpenick_incident
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7