Ernst Kaltenbrunner
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Summary
Ernst Kaltenbrunner was born on October 4, 1903[1], in Ried im Innkreis[2]. He died on October 16, 1946[3], in Nuremberg Court Prison[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], military officer[7], Gestapo employee[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31,880 views/month, #5,834 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Wenzbach[11]
- Country of citizenship: Austria[12], Nazi Germany[13]
- Occupation: jurist[14]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[15], President of Interpol[16], Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD[17]
- Employer: Reich Main Security Office[18], Gestapo[19]
- Educated at: University of Graz[20], Khevenhüller Gymnasium Linz[21], Bundesrealgymnasium Linz Fadingerstraße[22]
- Award received: German Cross in Silver[23], Blood Order[24], Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross in Gold without Swords[25], War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords[26], Anschluss Medal[27], Sudetenland Medal[28], Memel Medal[29], Nazi Party Long Service Award[30], Golden Party Badge[31], Reichsführer-SS[32], Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[33], SS-Ehrenring[34], War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords[35], SS Zivilabzeichen[36]
- Member of: Schutzstaffel[37]
- Sex or gender: male[38]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[39]
- Military branch: Schutzstaffel[40]
- Commons category: Ernst Kaltenbrunner[41]
- Military, police or special rank: Obergruppenführer[42]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[43]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Laws[44]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[45]
- Family name: Kaltenbrunner[46]
- Given name: Ernst[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Ernst Kaltenbrunner[48]
- Commons gallery: Ernst Kaltenbrunner[49]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[50]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[51]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[52], war crime[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[54]
- Name in native language: Ernst Kaltenbrunner[55]
Why It Matters
Ernst Kaltenbrunner has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Ernst Kaltenbrunner born?
Ernst Kaltenbrunner's place of birth was Ried im Innkreis[2].
Where did Ernst Kaltenbrunner die?
Ernst Kaltenbrunner passed away in Nuremberg Court Prison[4].
What did Ernst Kaltenbrunner do for work?
Ernst Kaltenbrunner worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], military officer[7], Gestapo employee[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9].
Where did Ernst Kaltenbrunner go to school?
Ernst Kaltenbrunner was educated at University of Graz[20], Khevenhüller Gymnasium Linz[21], and Bundesrealgymnasium Linz Fadingerstraße[22].
What awards did Ernst Kaltenbrunner receive?
Honors received include German Cross in Silver[23], Blood Order[24], Knight's Cross of the War Merit Cross in Gold without Swords[25], and War Merit Cross 1st Class with Swords[26].