Felix Kersten

Finnish masseur for Heinrich Himmler (1898-1960)
Person human Q457663
Felix Kersten
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Felix Kersten

Summary

Felix Kersten is a human[1]. He was born in Tartu[2]. He was born on +1898-09-30T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Hamm[4]. He died on +1960-04-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a massage therapist[6], physician[7], and humanitarian[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Felix Kersten's place of birth was Tartu[2].
  • Felix Kersten passed away in Hamm[4].
  • Felix Kersten was born on +1898-09-30T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Felix Kersten died on +1960-04-16T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Länna Church[10].
  • Felix Kersten held citizenship in Finland[11].
  • Felix Kersten held citizenship in Sweden[12].
  • Felix Kersten held citizenship in Russian Empire[13].
  • Felix Kersten held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Felix Kersten's professions included massage therapist[6].
  • Felix Kersten's professions included physician[7].
  • Felix Kersten worked as a humanitarian[8].
  • Felix Kersten's field of work was massage[15].
  • Felix Kersten received the Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16].
  • Felix Kersten received the Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17].
  • Felix Kersten received the Iron Cross[18].
  • Felix Kersten is recorded as male[19].
  • Felix Kersten's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Felix Kersten's Commons category is recorded as Felix Kersten[21].
  • Felix Kersten's archives at is recorded as Institute of Contemporary History – Archives[22].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23].
  • Felix Kersten's residence is recorded as Stockholm[24].
  • Felix Kersten's family name is recorded as Kersten[25].
  • Felix Kersten's given name is recorded as Felix[26].
  • Felix Kersten's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Felix Kersten's place of birth was Tartu[2]. He was born on +1898-09-30T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include massage therapist[6], physician[7], and humanitarian[8]. Felix Kersten's field of work was massage[15].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], a grade of an order[28], in Finland[29], founded in 1919[30]; Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17], a grade of an order[31], in Netherlands[32], founded in 1892[33]; and Iron Cross[18], an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35], founded in 1813[36].

Death and Burial

Felix Kersten died on +1960-04-16T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hamm[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[23]. Burial took place at Länna Church[10].

Why It Matters

Felix Kersten ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (165 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]

FAQs

Where was Felix Kersten born?

Born in Tartu[2], Felix Kersten…

Where did Felix Kersten die?

Felix Kersten passed away in Hamm[4].

What did Felix Kersten do for work?

Felix Kersten worked as massage therapist[6], physician[7], and humanitarian[8].

What awards did Felix Kersten receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[16], Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[17], and Iron Cross[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . areena.yle.fi. Retrieved . areena.yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The National Biography of Finland. wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . derepublikein.nl. Retrieved . derepublikein.nl. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . areena.yle.fi. Retrieved . areena.yle.fi. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . phdn.org. phdn.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [38] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cantic id 981058617863606706
    Award received Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland, Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, Iron Cross
    Sex or gender male
    Investigated by Art Looting Investigation Unit
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