Breuninger

Article summary

E. Breuninger GmbH & Co., is a Stuttgart-based German department store retailer trading under the name Breuninger. Targeted predominantly at up-market shoppers, the Breuninger range is mainly restricted to fashion, clothing and premium household goods. Breuninger has been a member of the International Association of department stores since 1987.

Key claims

1. date of death: 1980 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of establishment: 1881 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of foundation: 1881 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

Discussion questions

1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of death is "1980". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of establishment is "1881". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of foundation is "1881". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
6. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1244635846