Albert Forster

German politician (NSDAP), MdR, Gauleiter of the NSDAP and Reich Governor in Danzig (1902–1952)
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Albert Forster

Summary

Albert Forster is a human[1]. Born in Fürth[2], he… he was born on July 26, 1902[3]. He died in Warsaw[4]. He died on February 28, 1952[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,671 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Albert Forster's place of birth was Fürth[2].
  • Albert Forster died in Warsaw[4].
  • Albert Forster was born on July 26, 1902[3].
  • Albert Forster died on February 28, 1952[5].
  • Albert Forster held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Albert Forster's professions included politician[6].
  • Albert Forster held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[9].
  • Albert Forster held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[10].
  • Albert Forster held the position of Gauleiter[11].
  • Albert Forster received the Golden Party Badge[12].
  • Albert Forster received the Nazi Party Long Service Award[13].
  • Albert Forster received the Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[14].
  • Albert Forster received the Danzig Cross 1st Class[15].
  • Albert Forster received the honorary citizen of Gdańsk[16].
  • Albert Forster was a member of Sturmabteilung[17].
  • Albert Forster was a member of Schutzstaffel[18].
  • Albert Forster is recorded as male[19].
  • Albert Forster's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Albert Forster was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].
  • Albert Forster's military branch is recorded as Waffen-SS[22].
  • Albert Forster's Commons category is recorded as Albert Forster[23].
  • Albert Forster's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[24].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[25].
  • Albert Forster's family name is recorded as Forster[26].
  • Albert Forster's given name is recorded as Albert[27].

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Origins and Family

Albert Forster's place of birth was Fürth[2]. He was born on July 26, 1902[3].

Career and Affiliations

Albert Forster's professions included politician[6]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[9]; member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[10], a historical position[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; and Gauleiter[11], a position[30], in Nazi Germany[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Party Badge[12], a breast badge[32], in Nazi Germany[33], founded in 1933[34]; Nazi Party Long Service Award[13], a medallion[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1939[37]; Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[14], a service award[38], in German Reich[39], founded in 1934[40]; Danzig Cross 1st Class[15], a class of award[41], in German Reich[42], founded in 1939[43]; and honorary citizen of Gdańsk[16], an award[44], in Poland[45].

Personal Life

Albert Forster was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].

Death and Burial

Albert Forster died on February 28, 1952[5]. He passed away in Warsaw[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[25].

Why It Matters

Albert Forster ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,671 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Albert Forster born?

Albert Forster was born in Fürth[2].

Where did Albert Forster die?

Albert Forster passed away in Warsaw[4].

What did Albert Forster do for work?

Albert Forster worked as politician[6].

What awards did Albert Forster receive?

Honors received include Golden Party Badge[12], Nazi Party Long Service Award[13], Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[14], and Danzig Cross 1st Class[15].

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  8. [11] . Nuremberg Trials Project. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [18] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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