Felix Steiner

German SS commander ; affiant in Pohl Trial (NMT 4)
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Felix Steiner

Summary

Felix Steiner is a human[1]. Born in Nesterov[2], he… he was born on May 23, 1896[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on May 12, 1966[5]. He worked as a writer[6] and military officer[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Nesterov[2], Felix Steiner…
  • Felix Steiner passed away in Munich[4].
  • Felix Steiner was born on May 23, 1896[3].
  • Felix Steiner died on May 12, 1966[5].
  • Felix Steiner died on May 17, 1966[9].
  • Felix Steiner's father was Hugo Steiner[10].
  • Felix Steiner held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Felix Steiner worked as a writer[6].
  • Felix Steiner's professions included military officer[7].
  • Felix Steiner received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Felix Steiner received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13].
  • Felix Steiner received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14].
  • Felix Steiner received the Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[15].
  • Felix Steiner was a member of Sturmabteilung[16].
  • Felix Steiner was a member of Schutzstaffel[17].
  • Felix Steiner is recorded as male[18].
  • Felix Steiner's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Felix Steiner was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
  • Felix Steiner's military branch is recorded as Waffen-SS[21].
  • Felix Steiner's Commons category is recorded as Felix Steiner[22].
  • Felix Steiner's military, police or special rank is recorded as Obergruppenführer[23].
  • Felix Steiner's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[24].
  • Felix Steiner was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Felix Steiner was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Felix Steiner's family name is recorded as Steiner[27].

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Origins and Family

Felix Steiner was born in Nesterov[2]. He was born on May 23, 1896[3]. His father was Hugo Steiner[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6] and military officer[7].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], a military decoration[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; and Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[15], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1918[35].

Personal Life

Felix Steiner was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 12, 1966[5] and May 17, 1966[9]. Felix Steiner passed away in Munich[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Felix Steiner include Army Detachment Steiner[36], a Field Army[37], founded in 1945[38].

Why It Matters

Felix Steiner has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Army Detachment Steiner[36], a Field Army[37], founded in 1945[38].

FAQs

Where was Felix Steiner born?

Felix Steiner's place of birth was Nesterov[2].

Where did Felix Steiner die?

Felix Steiner passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Felix Steiner's parents?

Felix Steiner's father was Hugo Steiner[10].

What did Felix Steiner do for work?

Felix Steiner worked as writer[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Felix Steiner receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[13], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], and Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved . lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Retrieved . lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [21] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [39] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → writer, military officer
    P14536 → 439404
    Military, police or special rank → Obergruppenführer
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  2. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → —
    Place of death → Munich
    Instance of → human
    Award received → German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves +1
    + 33 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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