Adolf Dassler
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Summary
Adolf Dassler was born on November 3, 1900[1], in Herzogenaurach[2]. He died on September 6, 1978[3], in Herzogenaurach[4]. He worked as an entrepreneur[5], politician[6], and fashion designer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.61% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,688 views/month, #6,064 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Herzogenaurach Old Cemetery[9]
- Spouse: Käthe Dassler[10]
- Child: Horst Dassler[11]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[12]
- Field of work: athletic shoe[13], sportswear[14]
- Employer: Ultimate Fighting Championship[15]
- Award received: Bavarian Order of Merit[16], Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17]
- Sex or gender: male[18]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[19]
- Commons category: Adi Dassler[20]
- Cause of death: heart failure[21]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[22]
- Family name: Dassler[23]
- Given name: Adolf[24]
- Manner of death: natural causes[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Sibling: Rudolf Dassler[27]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: NADD Wikidata project[28]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Adolf Dassler include Adidas AG[30], a business[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1924[33], headquartered in Herzogenaurach[34].
Why It Matters
Adolf Dassler has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 34 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
Entities named for him include Adidas AG[30], a business[31], in Germany[32], founded in 1924[33], headquartered in Herzogenaurach[34].
FAQs
Where was Adolf Dassler born?
Adolf Dassler's place of birth was Herzogenaurach[2].
Where did Adolf Dassler die?
Adolf Dassler passed away in Herzogenaurach[4].
Who was Adolf Dassler married to?
Adolf Dassler's spouses include Käthe Dassler[10].
What did Adolf Dassler do for work?
Adolf Dassler worked as an entrepreneur[5], politician[6], and fashion designer[7].
What awards did Adolf Dassler receive?
Honors received include Bavarian Order of Merit[16] and Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].