Julius Viel

German journalist and torturer
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Summary

Julius Viel was born on February 21, 1918[1], in Überlingen[2]. He died on February 25, 2002[3], in Wangen im Allgäu[4]. He worked as a journalist[5], murderer[6], and writer[7].

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Award received: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9]
  • Member of: Schutzstaffel[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Member of political party: Nazi Party[12]
  • Military, police or special rank: Untersturmführer[13]
  • Cause of death: cancer[14]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[15]
  • Family name: Viel[16]
  • Given name: Julius[17]
  • Manner of death: natural causes[18]
  • Convicted of: crime against humanity[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • P14927: 1099927692[21]

FAQs

Where was Julius Viel born?

Julius Viel was born in Überlingen[2].

Where did Julius Viel die?

Julius Viel passed away in Wangen im Allgäu[4].

What did Julius Viel do for work?

Julius Viel worked as a journalist[5], murderer[6], and writer[7].

What awards did Julius Viel receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Nazi Party Membership Database Lookup. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . Nazi Party Membership Database Lookup. wikidata.org.
  6. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Nazi Party Membership Database Lookup. wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Military, police or special rank → Untersturmführer
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    Factgrid item id → Tibúrcio Spannocchi
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