Theodor Eicke

German SS general, commander of concentration camp Dachau and inspector of the concentration camps (1892–1943)
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Theodor Eicke

Summary

Theodor Eicke is a human[1]. He was born in Hampont[2]. He was born on +1892-10-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kharkiv[4]. He died on +1943-02-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military officer[7], torturer[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (762 views/month, #6,664 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Eicke was born in Hampont[2].
  • Theodor Eicke died in Kharkiv[4].
  • Theodor Eicke was born on +1892-10-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Theodor Eicke died on +1943-02-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Theodor Eicke held citizenship in German Reich[11].
  • Theodor Eicke worked as a politician[6].
  • Theodor Eicke worked as a military officer[7].
  • Theodor Eicke's professions included torturer[8].
  • Theodor Eicke worked as a Holocaust perpetrator[9].
  • Theodor Eicke held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[12].
  • Theodor Eicke received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13].
  • Theodor Eicke received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14].
  • Theodor Eicke received the Iron Cross[15].
  • Theodor Eicke received the SS-Ehrendegen[16].
  • Theodor Eicke received the Eastern Medal[17].
  • Theodor Eicke received the Golden Party Badge[18].
  • Theodor Eicke was a member of Sturmabteilung[19].
  • Theodor Eicke was a member of Schutzstaffel[20].
  • Theodor Eicke is recorded as male[21].
  • Theodor Eicke's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Theodor Eicke was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].
  • Theodor Eicke's military branch is recorded as Waffen-SS[24].
  • Theodor Eicke's Commons category is recorded as Theodor Eicke[25].
  • Theodor Eicke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Obergruppenführer[26].
  • Theodor Eicke's commander of is recorded as Dachau concentration camp[27].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Eicke's place of birth was Hampont[2]. He was born on +1892-10-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military officer[7], torturer[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9]. Theodor Eicke held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[12].

Recognition

Awards received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13], a cross[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1934[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; Iron Cross[15], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1813[35]; SS-Ehrendegen[16], an Orders, decorations, and medals of Nazi Germany[36], founded in 1935[37]; Eastern Medal[17], a campaign medal[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1942[40]; and Golden Party Badge[18], a breast badge[41], in Nazi Germany[42], founded in 1933[43].

Personal Life

Theodor Eicke was affiliated with the Nazi Party[23].

Death and Burial

Theodor Eicke died on +1943-02-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Kharkiv[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Eicke ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (762 views/month, #6,664 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Eicke born?

Born in Hampont[2], Theodor Eicke…

Where did Theodor Eicke die?

Theodor Eicke died in Kharkiv[4].

What did Theodor Eicke do for work?

Theodor Eicke worked as politician[6], military officer[7], torturer[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9].

What awards did Theodor Eicke receive?

Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], Iron Cross[15], and SS-Ehrendegen[16].

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  5. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [23] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
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  15. [16] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [19] . wikidata.org.
  22. [20] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  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
  16. [43] . 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. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Danlensky · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Allegiance Nazi Germany
    Family name Eicke
    Sex or gender male
    Instance of human
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