Jan Valtin
German spy, Communist spy, Writer, American Soldier (1905–1951)
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Summary
Jan Valtin was born on December 17, 1905[1], in Mainz[2]. He died on January 1, 1951[3], in Kent County[4]. He worked as a spy[5], autobiographer[6], writer[7], Gestapo agent[8], and double agent[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (400 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Darmstadt[11]
- Date of birth: January 1, 1904[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1951[13]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[14], United States[15]
- Employer: Gestapo[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Member of political party: Communist Party of Germany[18]
- Military branch: 24th Infantry Division[19]
- Commons category: Jan Valtin[20]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[21]
- Family name: Krebs[22], Valtin[23]
- Given name: Richard[24], Julius[25], Hermann[26], Jan[27]
- Pseudonym: Jan Valtin[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[29], German[30]
- Birth name: Richard Julius Hermann Krebs[31]
Why It Matters
Jan Valtin has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]
FAQs
Where was Jan Valtin born?
Jan Valtin's place of birth was Mainz[2].
Where did Jan Valtin die?
Jan Valtin passed away in Kent County[4].
What did Jan Valtin do for work?
Jan Valtin worked as a spy[5], autobiographer[6], writer[7], Gestapo agent[8], and double agent[9].