Sepp Dietrich

German Military Officer and Waffen-SS general and a convicted Nazi Military war criminal (1892-1966)
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Sepp Dietrich

Summary

Sepp Dietrich is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hawangen[2]. He was born on May 28, 1892[3]. He died in Ludwigsburg[4]. He died on April 21, 1966[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,380 views/month, #6,430 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Sepp Dietrich was born in Hawangen[2].
  • Sepp Dietrich died in Ludwigsburg[4].
  • Sepp Dietrich was born on May 28, 1892[3].
  • Sepp Dietrich died on April 21, 1966[5].
  • Sepp Dietrich died on April 22, 1966[9].
  • Sepp Dietrich is buried at Ludwigsburg[10].
  • Sepp Dietrich held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Sepp Dietrich worked as a politician[6].
  • Sepp Dietrich's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Sepp Dietrich held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[12].
  • Sepp Dietrich held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[13].
  • Sepp Dietrich received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[14].
  • Sepp Dietrich received the Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[15].
  • Sepp Dietrich received the Golden Party Badge[16].
  • Sepp Dietrich received the Pour le Mérite[17].
  • Sepp Dietrich received the Blood Order[18].
  • Sepp Dietrich received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19].
  • Sepp Dietrich was a member of Schutzstaffel[20].
  • Sepp Dietrich was a member of Freikorps Oberland[21].
  • Sepp Dietrich is recorded as male[22].
  • Sepp Dietrich's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Sepp Dietrich was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].
  • Sepp Dietrich's military branch is recorded as Waffen-SS[25].
  • Sepp Dietrich's Commons category is recorded as Sepp Dietrich[26].
  • Sepp Dietrich's military, police or special rank is recorded as SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer[27].

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Origins and Family

Sepp Dietrich's place of birth was Hawangen[2]. He was born on May 28, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military personnel[7]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[12] and member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[13], a historical position[28], in Nazi Germany[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[14], a military decoration[30], in Nazi Germany[31]; Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[15]; Golden Party Badge[16], a breast badge[32], in Nazi Germany[33], founded in 1933[34]; Pour le Mérite[17], a courage award[35], in Prussia[36], founded in 1740[37]; Blood Order[18], a medallion[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1933[40]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[19], a grade of an order[41], in Duchy of Savoy[42].

Personal Life

Sepp Dietrich was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 21, 1966[5] and April 22, 1966[9]. Sepp Dietrich passed away in Ludwigsburg[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[43]. Burial took place at Ludwigsburg[10].

Why It Matters

Sepp Dietrich ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,380 views/month, #6,430 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 42 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Sepp Dietrich born?

Sepp Dietrich's place of birth was Hawangen[2].

Where did Sepp Dietrich die?

Sepp Dietrich died in Ludwigsburg[4].

What did Sepp Dietrich do for work?

Sepp Dietrich worked as politician[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Sepp Dietrich receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[14], Knight Grand Cross of the Military Order of Savoy[15], Golden Party Badge[16], and Pour le Mérite[17].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  16. [18] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  23. [43] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [9] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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