Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski

German politician and SS functionary (1899–1972)
Person human Q57267
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Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski

Summary

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski is a human[1]. He was born in Lębork[2]. He was born on March 1, 1899[3]. He died in Munich[4]. He died on March 8, 1972[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], military officer[8], Gestapo employee[9], and farmer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was born in Lębork[2].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was born in Germany[12].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski died in Munich[4].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was born on March 1, 1899[3].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski died on March 8, 1972[5].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski is buried at Roth[13].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski worked as a politician[6].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski worked as a military officer[8].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski's professions included Gestapo employee[9].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski worked as a farmer[10].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[16].
  • Among Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski's employers was Gestapo[17].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[18].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski received the German Cross in Gold[19].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski received the Golden Party Badge[20].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski received the Sachsen-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War[21].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski received the Iron Cross 1st Class[22].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[23].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was a member of Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[24].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was a member of Schutzstaffel[25].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski is recorded as male[26].
  • Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Lębork[2], an urban municipality of Poland[28], in Poland[29] and Germany[12], a sovereign state[30], in Germany[31], founded in 1949[32]. Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was born on March 1, 1899[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], military officer[8], Gestapo employee[9], and farmer[10]. Among Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski's employers was Gestapo[17]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15] and member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[16], a historical position[33], in Nazi Germany[34].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[18], a grade of an order[35], in Nazi Germany[36], founded in 1939[37]; German Cross in Gold[19], a grade of an order[38], in Nazi Germany[39]; Golden Party Badge[20], a breast badge[40], in Nazi Germany[41], founded in 1933[42]; Sachsen-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War[21], a military decoration[43], in Duchy of Saxe-Meiningen[44], founded in 1915[45]; Iron Cross 1st Class[22], a grade of an order[46]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[23], a grade of an order[47].

Personal Life

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski was affiliated with the Nazi Party[48].

Death and Burial

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski died on March 8, 1972[5]. He died in Munich[4]. Burial took place at Roth[13].

Why It Matters

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski born?

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski's place of birth was Lębork[2].

Where did Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski die?

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski passed away in Munich[4].

What did Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski do for work?

Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], military officer[8], Gestapo employee[9], and farmer[10].

What awards did Erich von dem Bach-Zelewski receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[18], German Cross in Gold[19], Golden Party Badge[20], and Sachsen-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [26] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [48] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . wikidata.org.
  14. [10] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . 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. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of detention Nuremberg Court Prison
    Military, police or special rank Obergruppenführer, general
    Participant in Hostages Trial, Einsatzgruppen Trial
    Given name Erich, Julius, Eberhard
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