Reinhard Heydrich

German Nazi SS and Gestapo police official and main architect of the Holocaust Genocide (1904-1942)
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Reinhard Heydrich was born on March 7, 1904, in Halle (Saale)[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12], and died on June 4, 1942, in Prague[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] from a gunshot wound. He was married to Lina Heydrich from 1931 until his death in 1942. His education included attending the Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium and the Technical University of Munich.

Heydrich's occupations included politician, military personnel, fencer, aircraft pilot, soldier, and Gestapo employee. He was employed by the Gestapo and was a member of the Schutzstaffel and the Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[13]. He held prominent positions as a member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany, President of Interpol from 1940 to 1942, and Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD from 1939 to 1942.

During his career, he received several awards, including the German Order, Golden Party Badge, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Blood Order, Wound Badge (1939) in Gold, and Iron Cross, along with two additional awards[14].

Reinhard Heydrich

Summary

Reinhard Heydrich is a human[1]. Born in Halle (Saale)[2], he… he was born on March 7, 1904[3]. He passed away in Prague[4]. He died on June 4, 1942[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], fencer[8], aircraft pilot[9], and soldier[10]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,280 views/month, #1,734 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Reinhard Heydrich was born in Halle (Saale)[2].
  • Reinhard Heydrich passed away in Prague[4].
  • Reinhard Heydrich was born on March 7, 1904[3].
  • Reinhard Heydrich died on June 4, 1942[5].
  • Reinhard Heydrich is buried at Invalids' Cemetery[12].
  • Reinhard Heydrich's father was Richard Bruno Heydrich[13].
  • Reinhard Heydrich's mother was Elisabeth Krantz[14].
  • Among Reinhard Heydrich's spouses was Lina Heydrich[15].
  • A child of Reinhard Heydrich was Heider Heydrich[16].
  • Reinhard Heydrich held citizenship in German Reich[17].
  • Reinhard Heydrich's professions included politician[6].
  • Reinhard Heydrich worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Reinhard Heydrich worked as a fencer[8].
  • Reinhard Heydrich's professions included aircraft pilot[9].
  • Reinhard Heydrich worked as a soldier[10].
  • Reinhard Heydrich worked as a Gestapo employee[18].
  • Reinhard Heydrich held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[19].
  • Reinhard Heydrich held the position of President of Interpol[20].
  • Reinhard Heydrich held the position of Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD[21].
  • Reinhard Heydrich was employed by Gestapo[22].
  • Reinhard Heydrich's education included a stint at Technical University of Munich[23].
  • Reinhard Heydrich was educated at Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[24].
  • Reinhard Heydrich received the German Order[25].
  • Reinhard Heydrich received the Golden Party Badge[26].
  • Reinhard Heydrich received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Halle (Saale)[2], Reinhard Heydrich… he was born on March 7, 1904[3]. His father was Richard Bruno Heydrich[13]. His mother was Elisabeth Krantz[14].

Education

Educated at Technical University of Munich[23], an institute of technology[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1868[30], headquartered in Munich[31] and Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[24], a gymnasium[32], in Germany[33], founded in 1908[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], fencer[8], aircraft pilot[9], soldier[10], and Gestapo employee[18]. Reinhard Heydrich was employed by Gestapo[22]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[19], a historical position[35], in Nazi Germany[36]; President of Interpol[20], a position[37]; and Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD[21], a corporate title[38], founded in 1939[39].

Recognition

Awards received include German Order[25], an order[40], in Nazi Germany[41], founded in 1942[42]; Golden Party Badge[26], a breast badge[43], in Nazi Germany[44], founded in 1933[45]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27], a grade of an order[46], in Japan[47], founded in 1875[48]; Blood Order[49], a medallion[50], in Nazi Germany[51], founded in 1933[52]; Wound Badge (1939) in Gold[53]; and Iron Cross[54], an order[55], in Kingdom of Prussia[56], founded in 1813[57].

Personal Life

Among Reinhard Heydrich's spouses was Lina Heydrich[15]. A child of him was Heider Heydrich[16]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[58].

Death and Burial

Reinhard Heydrich died on June 4, 1942[5]. He passed away in Prague[4]. Recorded cause of death include gunshot wound[59] and sepsis[60]. Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Reinhard Heydrich include Operation Reinhard[61], an ethnic cleansing[62], in Nazi Germany[63].

Why It Matters

Reinhard Heydrich ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (14,280 views/month, #1,734 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[64] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[65]

Entities named for him include Operation Reinhard[61], an ethnic cleansing[62], in Nazi Germany[63].

FAQs

Where was Reinhard Heydrich born?

Reinhard Heydrich's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].

Where did Reinhard Heydrich die?

Reinhard Heydrich died in Prague[4].

Who were Reinhard Heydrich's parents?

Reinhard Heydrich's father was Richard Bruno Heydrich[13]. Reinhard Heydrich's mother was Elisabeth Krantz[14].

Who was Reinhard Heydrich married to?

Reinhard Heydrich's spouses include Lina Heydrich[15].

What did Reinhard Heydrich do for work?

Reinhard Heydrich worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], fencer[8], aircraft pilot[9], and soldier[10].

Where did Reinhard Heydrich go to school?

Reinhard Heydrich was educated at Technical University of Munich[23] and Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[24].

What awards did Reinhard Heydrich receive?

Honors received include German Order[25], Golden Party Badge[26], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[27], and Blood Order[49].

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  2. [64] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [65] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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