Julius Leber

German politician of the SPD and member of the German Resistance against the Nazi régime (1891-1945)
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Julius Leber

Summary

Julius Leber is a human[1]. Born in Biesheim[2], he… he was born on November 16, 1891[3]. He passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4]. He died on January 5, 1945[5]. He worked as a journalist[6], politician[7], and resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Julius Leber's place of birth was Biesheim[2].
  • Julius Leber passed away in Plötzensee Prison[4].
  • Julius Leber was born on November 16, 1891[3].
  • Julius Leber died on January 5, 1945[5].
  • Burial took place at Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery[10].
  • Among Julius Leber's spouses was Annedore Leber[11].
  • Julius Leber held citizenship in German Reich[12].
  • Julius Leber worked as a journalist[6].
  • Julius Leber's professions included politician[7].
  • Julius Leber worked as a resistance fighter[8].
  • Julius Leber held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[13].
  • Julius Leber's education included a stint at University of Freiburg[14].
  • Julius Leber was educated at University of Strasbourg[15].
  • Julius Leber received the Ehrengrab[16].
  • Julius Leber is recorded as male[17].
  • Julius Leber's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Julius Leber was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[19].
  • Julius Leber's Commons category is recorded as Julius Leber[20].
  • Julius Leber's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[21].
  • The cause of death was hanging to death[22].
  • Julius Leber was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Julius Leber's family name is recorded as Leber[24].
  • Julius Leber's given name is recorded as Julius[25].
  • Julius Leber's given name is recorded as Hieronymus[26].
  • Julius Leber's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Julius Leber[27].

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Origins and Family

Julius Leber was born in Biesheim[2]. He was born on November 16, 1891[3].

Education

Educated at University of Freiburg[14], a public university[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1457[30], headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau[31] and University of Strasbourg[15], a university in France[32], in France[33], founded in 1538[34], headquartered in Strasbourg[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include journalist[6], politician[7], and resistance fighter[8]. Julius Leber held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[13].

Recognition

Julius Leber received the Ehrengrab[16].

Personal Life

Julius Leber was married to Annedore Leber[11]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[19].

Death and Burial

Julius Leber died on January 5, 1945[5]. He died in Plötzensee Prison[4]. The cause of death was hanging to death[22]. He is buried at Zehlendorf Forest Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Julius Leber include Julius-Leber-Kaserne[36], a barracks[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1939[39].

Why It Matters

Julius Leber ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (75 views/month, #7,226 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Julius-Leber-Kaserne[36], a barracks[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1939[39].

FAQs

Where was Julius Leber born?

Julius Leber was born in Biesheim[2].

Where did Julius Leber die?

Julius Leber died in Plötzensee Prison[4].

Who was Julius Leber married to?

Julius Leber's spouses include Annedore Leber[11].

What did Julius Leber do for work?

Julius Leber worked as journalist[6], politician[7], and resistance fighter[8].

Where did Julius Leber go to school?

Julius Leber was educated at University of Freiburg[14] and University of Strasbourg[15].

What awards did Julius Leber receive?

Honors received include Ehrengrab[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . dhm.de. dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . dhm.de. dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  6. [18] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . dhm.de. dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  17. [21] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . kreisau.de. kreisau.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . dhm.de. dhm.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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
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  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation journalist, politician, resistance fighter
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  2. 15d ago · Sj1mor · 2026-05-08 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image Gedenktafel Eisvogelweg 71 (Zehl) Julius Leber.JPG
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