Karl Astel

German scientist (1898-1945)
Person human Q102336
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Karl Astel

Summary

Karl Astel is a human[1]. He was born in Schweinfurt[2]. He was born on February 26, 1898[3]. He died in Jena[4]. He died on April 3, 1945[5]. He worked as a racial theorist[6], judge[7], geneticist[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Karl Astel was born in Schweinfurt[2].
  • Karl Astel died in Jena[4].
  • Karl Astel was born on February 26, 1898[3].
  • Karl Astel died on April 3, 1945[5].
  • Karl Astel held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Karl Astel's professions included racial theorist[6].
  • Karl Astel worked as a judge[7].
  • Karl Astel worked as a geneticist[8].
  • Karl Astel's professions included university teacher[9].
  • Karl Astel worked as a politician[10].
  • Karl Astel held the position of rector of the University of Jena[13].
  • Karl Astel was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14].
  • Karl Astel was educated at University of Würzburg[15].
  • Karl Astel was a member of Schutzstaffel[16].
  • Karl Astel was a member of Deutsche Gildenschaft[17].
  • Karl Astel was a member of Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[18].
  • Karl Astel was a member of Militant League for German Culture[19].
  • Karl Astel was a member of National Socialist German Lecturers League[20].
  • Karl Astel is recorded as male[21].
  • Karl Astel's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Karl Astel was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[24].
  • Karl Astel was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Karl Astel's family name is recorded as Astel[26].
  • Karl Astel's given name is recorded as Karl[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Karl Astel was born in Schweinfurt[2]. He was born on February 26, 1898[3].

Education

Karl Astel was educated at University of Würzburg[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include racial theorist[6], judge[7], geneticist[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10]. Karl Astel was employed by Friedrich Schiller University Jena[14]. He held the position of rector of the University of Jena[13].

Personal Life

Karl Astel was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].

Death and Burial

Karl Astel died on April 3, 1945[5]. He passed away in Jena[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[24].

Why It Matters

Karl Astel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (68 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28]

FAQs

Where was Karl Astel born?

Karl Astel's place of birth was Schweinfurt[2].

Where did Karl Astel die?

Karl Astel died in Jena[4].

What did Karl Astel do for work?

Karl Astel worked as racial theorist[6], judge[7], geneticist[8], university teacher[9], and politician[10].

Where did Karl Astel go to school?

Karl Astel was educated at University of Würzburg[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [22] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [23] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . The Ernst Haeckel Anniversary in 1934. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · Shuaib-bot bot · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation racial theorist, judge, geneticist +2
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  2. 29d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Schweinfurt
    Employer Friedrich Schiller University Jena
    Participant in Beer Hall Putsch
    Participated in conflict World War I
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