Horst Wessel

Summary

Horst Wessel is a human^[1]. He was born in Bielefeld^[2]. He was born on October 9, 1907^[3]. He passed away in Berlin^[4]. He died on February 23, 1930^[5]. He worked as a politician^[6]. He ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,960 views/month, #6,555 of 1,000,298).^[7]

Key Facts

• Horst Wessel's place of birth was Bielefeld^[2].
• Horst Wessel died in Berlin^[4].
• Horst Wessel was born on October 9, 1907^[3].
• Horst Wessel died on February 23, 1930^[5].
• Burial took place at St. Marien- und St. Nikolai-Friedhof I^[8].
• Horst Wessel's father was Ludwig Wessel^[9].
• Horst Wessel's mother was Margarete Wessel^[10].
• Horst Wessel held citizenship in German Empire^[11].
• Horst Wessel worked as a politician^[6].
• Horst Wessel's education included a stint at Köllnisches Gymnasium^[12].
• Horst Wessel received the Golden Party Badge^[13].
• Horst Wessel was a member of Sturmabteilung^[14].
• Horst Wessel was a member of Corps Normannia Berlin^[15].
• Horst Wessel was a member of Corps Alemannia Wien zu Linz^[16].
• Horst Wessel is recorded as male^[17].
• Horst Wessel's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Horst Wessel was affiliated with the Nazi Party^[19].
• Horst Wessel's Commons category is recorded as Horst Wessel^[20].
• Horst Wessel's family name is recorded as Wessel^[21].
• Horst Wessel's given name is recorded as Horst^[22].
• Horst Wessel's given name is recorded as Ludwig^[23].
• Horst Wessel's given name is recorded as Georg^[24].
• Horst Wessel's given name is recorded as Erich^[25].
• Horst Wessel's significant event is recorded as Shooting of Horst Wessel^[26].
• Horst Wessel's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Horst Wessel^[27].

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Origins and Family

Horst Wessel was born in Bielefeld^[2]. He was born on October 9, 1907^[3]. His father was Ludwig Wessel^[9]. His mother was Margarete Wessel^[10].

Education

Horst Wessel's education included a stint at Köllnisches Gymnasium^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Horst Wessel's professions included politician^[6].

Recognition

Horst Wessel received the Golden Party Badge^[13].

Personal Life

Horst Wessel was affiliated with the Nazi Party^[19].

Death and Burial

Horst Wessel died on February 23, 1930^[5]. He died in Berlin^[4]. He is buried at St. Marien- und St. Nikolai-Friedhof I^[8].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Horst Wessel include Horst-Wessel-Lied^[28], a musical work/composition^[29], in Nazi Germany^[30]; USCGC Eagle^[31], a three-masted barque^[32]; 18th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Horst Wessel^[33], a Panzergrenadier Division^[34], in Nazi Germany^[35], founded in 1944^[36]; and Zerstörergeschwader 26^[37], a wing^[38], in Nazi Germany^[39], founded in 1939^[40].

Why It Matters

Horst Wessel ranks in the top 0.66% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,960 views/month, #6,555 of 1,000,298).^[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[41] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[42]

Entities named for him include Horst-Wessel-Lied^[28], a musical work/composition^[29], in Nazi Germany^[30]; USCGC Eagle^[31], a three-masted barque^[32]; 18th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Horst Wessel^[33], a Panzergrenadier Division^[34], in Nazi Germany^[35], founded in 1944^[36]; and Zerstörergeschwader 26^[37], a wing^[38], in Nazi Germany^[39], founded in 1939^[40].

FAQs

Where was Horst Wessel born?

Horst Wessel was born in Bielefeld^[2].

Where did Horst Wessel die?

Horst Wessel died in Berlin^[4].

Who were Horst Wessel's parents?

Horst Wessel's father was Ludwig Wessel^[9]. Horst Wessel's mother was Margarete Wessel^[10].

What did Horst Wessel do for work?

Horst Wessel worked as politician^[6].

Where did Horst Wessel go to school?

Horst Wessel was educated at Köllnisches Gymnasium^[12].

What awards did Horst Wessel receive?

Honors received include Golden Party Badge^[13].