Rudolf von Sebottendorf

German antisemite, freemason and founder of the Thule Society (1875-1945)
Person human Q61398
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Rudolf von Sebottendorf

Summary

Rudolf von Sebottendorf is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hoyerswerda[2]. He was born on November 9, 1875[3]. He died in Egypt[4]. He died on May 8, 1945[5]. He worked as an engineer[6], astrologer[7], writer[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (565 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's place of birth was Hoyerswerda[2].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf passed away in Egypt[4].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf died in Turkey[11].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf was born on November 9, 1875[3].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf died on May 8, 1945[5].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf died on 1957[12].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf died on 1965[13].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf held citizenship in Turkey[15].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf held citizenship in Ottoman Empire[16].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf worked as an engineer[6].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's professions included astrologer[7].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf worked as a writer[8].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf worked as a politician[9].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf was a member of Thule Society[17].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's religion is recorded as Islam[18].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf is recorded as male[19].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's unmarried partner is recorded as Käthe Bierbaumer[22].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's given name is recorded as Adam[23].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's pseudonym is recorded as Erwin Torre[24].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's birth name is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Adam Alfred Rudolf Glauer'}[26].
  • Rudolf von Sebottendorf's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Rudolf von Sebottendorf'}[27].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf von Sebottendorf's place of birth was Hoyerswerda[2]. He was born on November 9, 1875[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include engineer[6], astrologer[7], writer[8], and politician[9].

Personal Life

Rudolf von Sebottendorf's religion is recorded as Islam[18]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 8, 1945[5], 1957[12], and 1965[13]. Recorded place of death include Egypt[4], a sovereign state[28], in Egypt[29], founded in 1922[30] and Turkey[11], a sovereign state[31], in Turkey[32], founded in 1923[33].

Why It Matters

Rudolf von Sebottendorf ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (565 views/month, #7,111 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf von Sebottendorf born?

Born in Hoyerswerda[2], Rudolf von Sebottendorf…

Where did Rudolf von Sebottendorf die?

Rudolf von Sebottendorf died in Egypt[4].

What did Rudolf von Sebottendorf do for work?

Rudolf von Sebottendorf worked as engineer[6], astrologer[7], writer[8], and politician[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Nazi Occultism. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . hartbrunner.de. hartbrunner.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [12] . Nazi Occultism. wikidata.org.
  20. [13] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation engineer, astrologer, writer +1
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  2. 24d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Germany, Turkey, Ottoman Empire
    Member of Thule Society
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