Günther Smend

German soldier and resistance member (1912-1944)
Person human Q89490
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Günther Smend

Summary

Günther Smend is a human[1]. Born in Trier[2], he… he was born on November 29, 1912[3]. He died in Plötzensee Prison[4]. He died on September 8, 1944[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Günther Smend was born in Trier[2].
  • Günther Smend passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4].
  • Günther Smend was born on November 29, 1912[3].
  • Günther Smend died on September 8, 1944[5].
  • Günther Smend's father was Julius Smend[9].
  • A child of Günther Smend was Axel Smend[10].
  • Günther Smend held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Günther Smend worked as a military officer[6].
  • Günther Smend worked as a resistance fighter[7].
  • Günther Smend received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Günther Smend is recorded as male[13].
  • Günther Smend's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Günther Smend's Commons category is recorded as Günther Smend[15].
  • Günther Smend's military, police or special rank is recorded as military officer[16].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[17].
  • Günther Smend's residence is recorded as Mülheim an der Ruhr[18].
  • Günther Smend was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Günther Smend's family name is recorded as Smend[20].
  • Günther Smend's given name is recorded as Günther[21].
  • Günther Smend's manner of death is recorded as capital punishment[22].
  • Günther Smend's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

Body

Origins and Family

Günther Smend was born in Trier[2]. He was born on November 29, 1912[3]. His father was Julius Smend[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and resistance fighter[7].

Recognition

Günther Smend received the German Cross in Gold[12].

Personal Life

A child of Günther Smend was Axel Smend[10].

Death and Burial

Günther Smend died on September 8, 1944[5]. He passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[17].

Why It Matters

Günther Smend ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24]

FAQs

Where was Günther Smend born?

Günther Smend's place of birth was Trier[2].

Where did Günther Smend die?

Günther Smend passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4].

Who were Günther Smend's parents?

Günther Smend's father was Julius Smend[9].

What did Günther Smend do for work?

Günther Smend worked as military officer[6] and resistance fighter[7].

What awards did Günther Smend receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . Stolperstein dedicated to Günther Smend. wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Plötzensee Prison
    Award received
    Child Axel Smend
    Cause of death hanging to death
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