Rudolf Höss
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Summary
Rudolf Höss was born on November 25, 1901[1], in Baden-Baden[2]. He died on April 16, 1947[3], in Auschwitz I concentration camp[4]. He worked as a war criminal[5], military officer[6], politician[7], Beamter[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38,282 views/month, #3,339 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Oświęcim[11], Auschwitz[12]
- Date of birth: November 25, 1900[13]
- Place of burial: Auschwitz I concentration camp[14]
- Spouse: Hedwig Höß[15]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[16], German Reich[17]
- Occupation: Holocaust perpetrator[18]
- Position held: Nazi concentration camp commandant[19]
- Educated at: Karl-Friedrich-Gymnasium Mannheim[20]
- Notable work: Commandant of Auschwitz: The Autobiography of Rudolf Hoess[21]
- Award received: Iron Cross[22], Gallipoli Star[23]
- Member of: Schutzstaffel[24], Sturmabteilung Roßbach[25]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[28]
- Military branch: Waffen-SS[29]
- Commons category: Rudolf Höß[30]
- Military, police or special rank: Obersturmbannführer[31]
- Unmarried partner: Eleonore Hodys[32]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[33]
- Residence: Auschwitz[34]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Auschwitz[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[36], World War II[37]
- Family name: Höß[38]
- Given name: Rudolf[39], Franz[40], Ferdinand[41]
- Significant event: Parchimer feme murder[42]
Why It Matters
Rudolf Höss has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 108 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]
FAQs
Where was Rudolf Höss born?
Rudolf Höss was born in Baden-Baden[2].
Where did Rudolf Höss die?
Rudolf Höss passed away in Auschwitz I concentration camp[4].
Who was Rudolf Höss married to?
Rudolf Höss's spouses include Hedwig Höß[15].
What did Rudolf Höss do for work?
Rudolf Höss worked as a war criminal[5], military officer[6], politician[7], Beamter[8], and soldier[9].
Where did Rudolf Höss go to school?
Rudolf Höss was educated at Karl-Friedrich-Gymnasium Mannheim[20].
What awards did Rudolf Höss receive?
Honors received include Iron Cross[22] and Gallipoli Star[23].