Joachim Peiper
SS officer and convicted Nazi war criminal (1915–1976)
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Summary
Joachim Peiper was born on January 30, 1915[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on July 14, 1976[3], in Traves[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,547 views/month, #5,802 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Date of death: July 13, 1976[7]
- Place of burial: Schondorf am Ammersee[8]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[9], Germany[10]
- Award received: German Cross in Gold[11], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[12]
- Member of: Schutzstaffel[13], HIAG[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[16]
- Military branch: Waffen-SS[17]
- Commons category: Joachim Peiper[18]
- Military, police or special rank: Standartenführer[19]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[20]
- Family name: Peiper[21]
- Given name: Joachim[22]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[23]
- Manner of death: homicide[24]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
- Name in native language: Joachim Peiper[27]
- Start of work period: 1933[28]
- End of work period: 1945[29]
Why It Matters
Joachim Peiper has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Joachim Peiper born?
Joachim Peiper's place of birth was Berlin[2].
Where did Joachim Peiper die?
Joachim Peiper passed away in Traves[4].
What did Joachim Peiper do for work?
Joachim Peiper worked as a military personnel[5].
What awards did Joachim Peiper receive?
Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[12].