Erich Topp

German admiral and U-boat commander during World War II
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Erich Topp

Summary

Erich Topp is a human[1]. He was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on July 2, 1914[3]. He died in Süßen[4]. He died on December 26, 2005[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], submariner[7], architect[8], military personnel[9], and fisher[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Hanover[2], Erich Topp…
  • Erich Topp passed away in Süßen[4].
  • Erich Topp was born on July 2, 1914[3].
  • Erich Topp died on December 26, 2005[5].
  • Erich Topp held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Erich Topp's professions included engineer[6].
  • Erich Topp's professions included submariner[7].
  • Erich Topp worked as an architect[8].
  • Erich Topp's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Erich Topp worked as a fisher[10].
  • Erich Topp worked as a student[13].
  • Erich Topp held the position of aide-de-camp[14].
  • Erich Topp was employed by Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft[15].
  • Erich Topp's education included a stint at Leibniz University Hannover[16].
  • Erich Topp's education included a stint at Naval Academy at Mürwik[17].
  • Erich Topp received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18].
  • Erich Topp received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[19].
  • Erich Topp received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[20].
  • Erich Topp received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[21].
  • Erich Topp received the War Merit Cross[22].
  • Erich Topp received the U-boat War Badge (1939)[23].
  • Erich Topp was a member of Burschenschaft Teutonia zu Kiel[24].
  • Erich Topp is recorded as male[25].
  • Erich Topp's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Erich Topp was affiliated with the Nazi Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Topp's place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on July 2, 1914[3].

Education

Educated at Leibniz University Hannover[16], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1831[30], headquartered in Hanover[31] and Naval Academy at Mürwik[17], a military academy[32], in Germany[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], submariner[7], architect[8], military personnel[9], fisher[10], and student[13]. Among Erich Topp's employers was Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft[15]. He held the position of aide-de-camp[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], a grade of an order[34], in Germany[35]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[19], a military decoration[36]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[20], a grade of an order[37], in Nazi Germany[38]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[21], a grade of an order[39], in Nazi Germany[40], founded in 1939[41]; War Merit Cross[22], a war merit cross[42], in German Reich[43], founded in 1939[44]; and U-boat War Badge (1939)[23], a military decoration[45], in Nazi Germany[46], founded in 1939[47].

Personal Life

Erich Topp was affiliated with the Nazi Party[27].

Death and Burial

Erich Topp died on December 26, 2005[5]. He died in Süßen[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Topp has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Erich Topp born?

Erich Topp was born in Hanover[2].

Where did Erich Topp die?

Erich Topp passed away in Süßen[4].

What did Erich Topp do for work?

Erich Topp worked as engineer[6], submariner[7], architect[8], military personnel[9], and fisher[10].

Where did Erich Topp go to school?

Erich Topp was educated at Leibniz University Hannover[16] and Naval Academy at Mürwik[17].

What awards did Erich Topp receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[18], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[19], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[20], and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [27] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945. wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . uboat.net. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . teuten.de. Retrieved . teuten.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  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
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 24d ago · Printstream · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Start of work period +1934-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Member of the crew of Gorch Fock I, German cruiser Karlsruhe, German cruiser Karlsruhe +3
    Allegiance Nazi Germany, West Germany
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