Erik Jan Hanussen

Austrian publicist and clairvoyant performer (1889–1933)
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Erik Jan Hanussen

Summary

Erik Jan Hanussen is a human[1]. Born in Vienna[2], he… he was born on June 2, 1889[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on March 25, 1933[5]. He worked as a mentalist[6], astrologer[7], and illusionist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (664 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Erik Jan Hanussen's place of birth was Vienna[2].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen was born on June 2, 1889[3].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen died on March 25, 1933[5].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen is buried at Germany[10].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen worked as a mentalist[6].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's professions included astrologer[7].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's professions included illusionist[8].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen is recorded as male[12].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's Commons category is recorded as Erik Jan Hanussen[14].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's given name is recorded as Erik[15].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's manner of death is recorded as homicide[16].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's described by source is recorded as Hitler's prophet[17].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[18].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Harschel Steinschneider'}[19].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hermann Steinschneider'}[20].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Erik Jan Hanussen'}[21].
  • Erik Jan Hanussen's name in kana is recorded as エリック・ヤン・ハヌッセン[22].

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Origins and Family

Erik Jan Hanussen was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on June 2, 1889[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include mentalist[6], astrologer[7], and illusionist[8].

Death and Burial

Erik Jan Hanussen died on March 25, 1933[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. Burial took place at Germany[10].

Why It Matters

Erik Jan Hanussen ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (664 views/month, #6,989 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]

FAQs

Where was Erik Jan Hanussen born?

Erik Jan Hanussen was born in Vienna[2].

Where did Erik Jan Hanussen die?

Erik Jan Hanussen passed away in Berlin[4].

What did Erik Jan Hanussen do for work?

Erik Jan Hanussen worked as mentalist[6], astrologer[7], and illusionist[8].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . datos.bne.es. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [23] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mentalist, astrologer, illusionist
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation mentalist, astrologer, illusionist
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  3. 26d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of burial Germany
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Occupation
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