Josef Altstötter

High-ranking official in the German Ministry of Justice under the Nazi Regime (1892-1979)
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Josef Altstötter
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Josef Altstötter

Summary

Josef Altstötter is a human[1]. Born in Bad Griesbach im Rottal[2], he… he was born on January 4, 1892[3]. He passed away in Nuremberg[4]. He died on November 13, 1979[5]. He worked as a judge[6], jurist[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Josef Altstötter was born in Bad Griesbach im Rottal[2].
  • Josef Altstötter passed away in Nuremberg[4].
  • Josef Altstötter was born on January 4, 1892[3].
  • Josef Altstötter died on November 13, 1979[5].
  • Josef Altstötter held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Josef Altstötter worked as a judge[6].
  • Josef Altstötter worked as a jurist[7].
  • Josef Altstötter worked as a lawyer[8].
  • Josef Altstötter's professions included politician[9].
  • Among Josef Altstötter's employers was Reich Ministry of Justice[12].
  • Josef Altstötter's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].
  • Josef Altstötter received the German Cross in Gold[14].
  • Josef Altstötter received the Iron Cross[15].
  • Josef Altstötter was a member of Sturmabteilung[16].
  • Josef Altstötter was a member of Schutzstaffel[17].
  • Josef Altstötter is recorded as male[18].
  • Josef Altstötter's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Josef Altstötter was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
  • Josef Altstötter's Commons category is recorded as Josef Altstötter[21].
  • Josef Altstötter was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Josef Altstötter was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Josef Altstötter's family name is recorded as Altstötter[24].
  • Josef Altstötter's given name is recorded as Josef[25].
  • Josef Altstötter's participant in is recorded as Judges' Trial[26].
  • Josef Altstötter's participant in is recorded as Judges' Trial[27].

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Origins and Family

Josef Altstötter's place of birth was Bad Griesbach im Rottal[2]. He was born on January 4, 1892[3].

Education

Josef Altstötter's education included a stint at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], jurist[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9]. Josef Altstötter was employed by Reich Ministry of Justice[12].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[14], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29] and Iron Cross[15], an order[30], in Kingdom of Prussia[31], founded in 1813[32].

Personal Life

Josef Altstötter was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].

Death and Burial

Josef Altstötter died on November 13, 1979[5]. He died in Nuremberg[4].

Why It Matters

Josef Altstötter ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,278 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Josef Altstötter born?

Josef Altstötter was born in Bad Griesbach im Rottal[2].

Where did Josef Altstötter die?

Josef Altstötter passed away in Nuremberg[4].

What did Josef Altstötter do for work?

Josef Altstötter worked as judge[6], jurist[7], lawyer[8], and politician[9].

Where did Josef Altstötter go to school?

Josef Altstötter was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[13].

What awards did Josef Altstötter receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[14] and Iron Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [20] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] . wikidata.org.
  11. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [21] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . 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. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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