Barbara Petzold

East German cross-country skier
Person human Q267444
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Summary

Barbara Petzold is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Oberwiesenthal[2]. She was born on August 8, 1955[3]. She worked as a politician[4], cross-country skier[5], lawyer[6], and skier[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Barbara Petzold was born in Oberwiesenthal[2].
  • Born in Hammerunterwiesenthal[9].
  • Barbara Petzold was born on August 8, 1955[3].
  • Barbara Petzold held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Barbara Petzold held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[11].
  • Barbara Petzold's professions included politician[4].
  • Barbara Petzold's professions included cross-country skier[5].
  • Barbara Petzold worked as a lawyer[6].
  • Barbara Petzold's professions included skier[7].
  • Barbara Petzold held the position of member of the Volkskammer[12].
  • Barbara Petzold received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[13].
  • Barbara Petzold is recorded as female[14].
  • Barbara Petzold's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Barbara Petzold was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[16].
  • Barbara Petzold's sport is recorded as cross-country skiing[17].
  • Barbara Petzold's family name is recorded as Petzold[18].
  • Barbara Petzold's family name is recorded as Beyer[19].
  • Barbara Petzold's given name is recorded as Barbara[20].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 1974[21].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – women's 5 kilometres[22].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – women's 10 kilometres[23].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as cross-country skiing at the 1976 Winter Olympics – women's 4 × 5 kilometre relay[24].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics – women's 5 kilometres[25].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics – women's 10 kilometres[26].
  • Barbara Petzold's participant in is recorded as cross-country skiing at the 1980 Winter Olympics – women's 4 × 5 kilometre relay[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Oberwiesenthal[2], an urban municipality in Germany[28], in Germany[29] and Hammerunterwiesenthal[9], an Ortsteil[30], in Germany[31]. Barbara Petzold was born on August 8, 1955[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], cross-country skier[5], lawyer[6], and skier[7]. Barbara Petzold held the position of member of the Volkskammer[12].

Recognition

Barbara Petzold received the Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[13].

Personal Life

Barbara Petzold was affiliated with the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[16].

Why It Matters

Barbara Petzold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Barbara Petzold born?

Barbara Petzold's place of birth was Oberwiesenthal[2].

What did Barbara Petzold do for work?

Barbara Petzold worked as politician[4], cross-country skier[5], lawyer[6], and skier[7].

What awards did Barbara Petzold receive?

Honors received include Patriotic Order of Merit in Silver[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . International Ski and Snowboard Federation database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Oberwiesenthal, Hammerunterwiesenthal
    Wikipedia languages → ['arz', 'ca', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'et', 'fa', 'fi', 'fr', 'it', 'ja', 'nl', 'nn',
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of birth → Oberwiesenthal, Hammerunterwiesenthal
    Citizenship → —
    Position held → member of the Volkskammer
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