Heinz Drossel

German Righteous Among the Nations (1916–2008)
Person human Q75959
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Heinz Drossel

Summary

Heinz Drossel is a human[1]. He was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on September 21, 1916[3]. He died in Waldkirch[4]. He died on April 28, 2008[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], resistance fighter[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Heinz Drossel's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Heinz Drossel died in Waldkirch[4].
  • Heinz Drossel was born on September 21, 1916[3].
  • Heinz Drossel was born on August 21, 1916[11].
  • Heinz Drossel died on April 28, 2008[5].
  • Heinz Drossel held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Heinz Drossel worked as a judge[6].
  • Heinz Drossel's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Heinz Drossel's professions included resistance fighter[8].
  • Heinz Drossel worked as a military officer[9].
  • Heinz Drossel received the Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13].
  • Heinz Drossel received the Righteous Among the Nations[14].
  • Heinz Drossel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].
  • Heinz Drossel is recorded as male[16].
  • Heinz Drossel's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Heinz Drossel's Commons category is recorded as Heinz Drossel[18].
  • Heinz Drossel was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Heinz Drossel's family name is recorded as Drossel[20].
  • Heinz Drossel's given name is recorded as Heinz[21].
  • Heinz Drossel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Heinz Drossel… Recorded date of birth include September 21, 1916[3] and August 21, 1916[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], resistance fighter[8], and military officer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13], a grade of an order[23], in Germany[24] and Righteous Among the Nations[14], a title of honor[25], in Israel[26], founded in 1963[27].

Personal Life

Heinz Drossel's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[15].

Death and Burial

Heinz Drossel died on April 28, 2008[5]. He died in Waldkirch[4].

Why It Matters

Heinz Drossel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (89 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Heinz Drossel born?

Born in Berlin[2], Heinz Drossel…

Where did Heinz Drossel die?

Heinz Drossel died in Waldkirch[4].

What did Heinz Drossel do for work?

Heinz Drossel worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], resistance fighter[8], and military officer[9].

What awards did Heinz Drossel receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[13] and Righteous Among the Nations[14].

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. [16] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [17] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . The Righteous Among the Nations Database. wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Waldkirch
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Award received Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Righteous Among the Nations
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