Walter Kolb

German politician and jurist (1902-1956)
Person human Q2545117
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Walter Kolb

Summary

Walter Kolb is a human[1]. Born in Bonn[2], he… he was born on January 22, 1902[3]. He passed away in Frankfurt[4]. He died on September 20, 1956[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Kolb's place of birth was Bonn[2].
  • Walter Kolb died in Frankfurt[4].
  • Walter Kolb was born on January 22, 1902[3].
  • Walter Kolb died on September 20, 1956[5].
  • Walter Kolb is buried at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[9].
  • Walter Kolb held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Walter Kolb held citizenship in Prussia[11].
  • Walter Kolb's professions included politician[6].
  • Walter Kolb's professions included jurist[7].
  • Walter Kolb held the position of member of the Landtag of Hesse[12].
  • Walter Kolb held the position of Lord Mayor of Frankfurt[13].
  • Walter Kolb held the position of lord mayor[14].
  • Walter Kolb was educated at University of Bonn[15].
  • Walter Kolb received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16].
  • Walter Kolb received the Doctor of Law (honorary)[17].
  • Walter Kolb's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18].
  • Walter Kolb is recorded as male[19].
  • Walter Kolb's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Walter Kolb was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[21].
  • Walter Kolb's Commons category is recorded as Walter Kolb[22].
  • Walter Kolb's archives at is recorded as Q28738559[23].
  • Walter Kolb's family name is recorded as Kolb[24].
  • Walter Kolb's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter Kolb's given name is recorded as Eugen[26].
  • Walter Kolb's work location is recorded as Wiesbaden[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bonn[2], Walter Kolb… he was born on January 22, 1902[3].

Education

Walter Kolb's education included a stint at University of Bonn[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and jurist[7]. Positions held include member of the Landtag of Hesse[12]; Lord Mayor of Frankfurt[13], a position[28], in Germany[29], founded in 1868[30]; and lord mayor[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32] and Doctor of Law (honorary)[17].

Personal Life

Walter Kolb's religion is recorded as Protestantism[18]. He was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[21].

Death and Burial

Walter Kolb died on September 20, 1956[5]. He died in Frankfurt[4]. He is buried at Frankfurt Main Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Walter Kolb ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

FAQs

Where was Walter Kolb born?

Walter Kolb was born in Bonn[2].

Where did Walter Kolb die?

Walter Kolb died in Frankfurt[4].

What did Walter Kolb do for work?

Walter Kolb worked as politician[6] and jurist[7].

Where did Walter Kolb go to school?

Walter Kolb was educated at University of Bonn[15].

What awards did Walter Kolb receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[16] and Doctor of Law (honorary)[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Frankfurter Personenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  3. [19] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . Frankfurter Personenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  8. [13] . Frankfurter Personenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . Frankfurter Personenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . Frankfurter Personenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Frankfurter Personenlexikon. wikidata.org.
  12. [6] . wikidata.org.
  13. [7] . wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . Deutsche Biographie. wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Discogs. Retrieved . deutsche-biographie.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 6d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, jurist
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  2. 10d ago · PhysVerein · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Doctor of Law (honorary)
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  3. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Viaf cluster id 42632729
    Place of burial Frankfurt Main Cemetery
    Place of death Frankfurt
    Wikidata description German politician and jurist (1902-1956)
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