Erwin Kern

Murderer of German politician Walther Rathenau (1898-1922)
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Erwin Kern

Summary

Erwin Kern is a human[1]. His place of birth was Gusev[2]. He was born on August 8, 1898[3]. He passed away in Saaleck Castle[4]. He died on July 17, 1922[5]. He worked as a criminal[6] and naval officer[7].

Key Facts

  • Erwin Kern was born in Gusev[2].
  • Erwin Kern passed away in Saaleck Castle[4].
  • Erwin Kern was born on August 8, 1898[3].
  • Erwin Kern died on July 17, 1922[5].
  • Erwin Kern held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Erwin Kern worked as a criminal[6].
  • Erwin Kern's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Erwin Kern was a member of Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[9].
  • Erwin Kern is recorded as male[10].
  • Erwin Kern's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • Erwin Kern's Commons category is recorded as Erwin Kern (Assassin)[12].
  • Erwin Kern's family name is recorded as Kern[13].
  • Erwin Kern's given name is recorded as Erwin[14].
  • Erwin Kern's significant event is recorded as murder of Walter Rathenau[15].
  • Erwin Kern's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[16].

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Origins and Family

Erwin Kern was born in Gusev[2]. He was born on August 8, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include criminal[6] and naval officer[7].

Death and Burial

Erwin Kern died on July 17, 1922[5]. He passed away in Saaleck Castle[4].

FAQs

Where was Erwin Kern born?

Born in Gusev[2], Erwin Kern…

Where did Erwin Kern die?

Erwin Kern died in Saaleck Castle[4].

What did Erwin Kern do for work?

Erwin Kern worked as criminal[6] and naval officer[7].

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  1. 11w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 18w ago · Printstream · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14396 register/person/arw-133514897
    Significant event murder of Walter Rathenau
    Viaf cluster id 70121258
    Place of death Saaleck Castle
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