Rudolf August Oetker

German businessman, art collector, Nazi Waffen SS (1916-2007)
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Rudolf August Oetker

Summary

Rudolf August Oetker is a human[1]. Born in Bielefeld[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1916[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on January 16, 2007[5]. He worked as an entrepreneur[6], art collector[7], and patron of the visual arts[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf August Oetker's place of birth was Bielefeld[2].
  • Rudolf August Oetker passed away in Hamburg[4].
  • Rudolf August Oetker was born on September 20, 1916[3].
  • Rudolf August Oetker died on January 16, 2007[5].
  • Burial took place at Johannisfriedhof[10].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's father was Rudolf Oetker[11].
  • A child of Rudolf August Oetker was Rosely Schweizer[12].
  • A child of Rudolf August Oetker was August Oetker[13].
  • A child of Rudolf August Oetker was Richard Oetker[14].
  • A child of Rudolf August Oetker was Alfred Oetker[15].
  • A child of Rudolf August Oetker was Ferdinand Oetker[16].
  • A child of Rudolf August Oetker was Julia Oetker[17].
  • Rudolf August Oetker held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Rudolf August Oetker worked as an entrepreneur[6].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's professions included art collector[7].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's professions included patron of the visual arts[8].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's education included a stint at Schule Schloss Salem[19].
  • Rudolf August Oetker received the honorary citizen of Bielefeld[20].
  • Rudolf August Oetker was a member of Waffen-SS[21].
  • Rudolf August Oetker is recorded as male[22].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's Commons category is recorded as Rudolf-August Oetker[24].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's family name is recorded as Oetker[25].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's given name is recorded as Rudolf[26].
  • Rudolf August Oetker's work location is recorded as Bielefeld[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf August Oetker was born in Bielefeld[2]. He was born on September 20, 1916[3]. His father was Rudolf Oetker[11].

Education

Rudolf August Oetker's education included a stint at Schule Schloss Salem[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include entrepreneur[6], art collector[7], and patron of the visual arts[8].

Recognition

Rudolf August Oetker received the honorary citizen of Bielefeld[20].

Personal Life

Children include Rosely Schweizer[12], a politician[28], b. 1940[29], of Germany[30]; August Oetker[13], an entrepreneur[31], b. 1944[32], of Germany[33]; Richard Oetker[14], an entrepreneur[34], b. 1951[35], of Germany[36], awarded the Order of Merit of North Rhine-Westphalia[37]; Alfred Oetker[15], an entrepreneur[38], b. 1967[39], of Germany[40]; Ferdinand Oetker[16], a banker[41], b. 1972[42]; and Julia Oetker[17], an entrepreneur[43], b. 1979[44], of Germany[45].

Death and Burial

Rudolf August Oetker died on January 16, 2007[5]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Johannisfriedhof[10].

Why It Matters

Rudolf August Oetker ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (475 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf August Oetker born?

Rudolf August Oetker was born in Bielefeld[2].

Where did Rudolf August Oetker die?

Rudolf August Oetker passed away in Hamburg[4].

Who were Rudolf August Oetker's parents?

Rudolf August Oetker's father was Rudolf Oetker[11].

What did Rudolf August Oetker do for work?

Rudolf August Oetker worked as entrepreneur[6], art collector[7], and patron of the visual arts[8].

Where did Rudolf August Oetker go to school?

Rudolf August Oetker was educated at Schule Schloss Salem[19].

What awards did Rudolf August Oetker receive?

Honors received include honorary citizen of Bielefeld[20].

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  20. [21] . Nazi-forged fortune creates hidden German billionaire. irishtimes.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . bloomberg.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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