Erich Mielke

German politician (1907-2000)
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Summary

Erich Mielke was born on December 28, 1907[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on May 21, 2000[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], and minister[7]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,630 views/month, #6,812 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Zentralfriedhof Friedrichsfelde[9]
  • Child: Frank Mielke[10]
  • Country of citizenship: German Empire[11], Weimar Republic[12], Soviet Union[13], German Democratic Republic[14], Germany[15]
  • Native language: German[16]
  • Position held: member of the Volkskammer[17]
  • Educated at: Köllnisches Gymnasium[18]
  • Award received: Hero of the Soviet Union[19], Order of Lenin[20], Order of the October Revolution[21], Order of the Red Banner[22], Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class[23], Medal "For Distinction in Guarding the State Border of the USSR"[24], Medal "For Strengthening of Brotherhood in Arms"[25], Gold medal with hero rank of GDR[26], Hero of Labour[27], Order of Karl Marx[28], Scharnhorst Order[29], Banner of Labor[30], Military Order "For Services to the People and the Fatherland"[31], Artur Becker Medal[32]
  • Member of: Central Committee of the Socialist Unity Party of Germany[33]
  • Sex or gender: male[34]
  • Member of political party: Communist Party of Germany[35], Socialist Unity Party of Germany[36]
  • Military branch: International Brigades[37]
  • Commons category: Erich Mielke[38]
  • Military, police or special rank: general of the army[39]
  • Participated in conflict: Spanish Civil War[40], World War II[41]

Why It Matters

Erich Mielke has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

FAQs

Where was Erich Mielke born?

Erich Mielke's place of birth was Berlin[2].

Where did Erich Mielke die?

Erich Mielke died in Berlin[4].

What did Erich Mielke do for work?

Erich Mielke worked as a military officer[5], politician[6], and minister[7].

Where did Erich Mielke go to school?

Erich Mielke was educated at Köllnisches Gymnasium[18].

What awards did Erich Mielke receive?

Honors received include Hero of the Soviet Union[19], Order of Lenin[20], Order of the October Revolution[21], and Order of the Red Banner[22].

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [42] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [43] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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