Walter Krivitsky

Soviet spy (1899-1941)
Person human Q924883
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Walter Krivitsky

Summary

Walter Krivitsky is a human[1]. He was born in Pidvolochysk[2]. He was born on June 28, 1899[3]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. He died on February 10, 1941[5]. He worked as a spy[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (509 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Pidvolochysk[2], Walter Krivitsky…
  • Walter Krivitsky died in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Walter Krivitsky was born on June 28, 1899[3].
  • Walter Krivitsky died on February 10, 1941[5].
  • Walter Krivitsky held citizenship in Cisleithania[8].
  • Walter Krivitsky held citizenship in Russian Empire[9].
  • Walter Krivitsky held citizenship in Soviet Union[10].
  • Walter Krivitsky held citizenship in France[11].
  • Walter Krivitsky held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Walter Krivitsky's professions included spy[6].
  • Walter Krivitsky received the Order of the Red Banner[13].
  • Walter Krivitsky is recorded as male[14].
  • Walter Krivitsky's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Walter Krivitsky's Commons category is recorded as Walter Krivitsky[16].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[17].
  • Walter Krivitsky's family name is recorded as Krivitsky[18].
  • Walter Krivitsky's family name is recorded as Ginzberg[19].
  • Walter Krivitsky's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Krivitsky's given name is recorded as Samuil[21].
  • Walter Krivitsky's significant event is recorded as nevozvrashchentsy[22].
  • Walter Krivitsky's manner of death is recorded as suicide[23].
  • Walter Krivitsky's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Polish[24].
  • Walter Krivitsky's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'fr', 'text': 'Walter Krivitsky'}[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Pidvolochysk[2], Walter Krivitsky… he was born on June 28, 1899[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Krivitsky worked as a spy[6].

Recognition

Walter Krivitsky received the Order of the Red Banner[13].

Death and Burial

Walter Krivitsky died on February 10, 1941[5]. He passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[17].

Why It Matters

Walter Krivitsky ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (509 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[26] He is known by 25 alternative names across languages and contexts.[27]

FAQs

Where was Walter Krivitsky born?

Walter Krivitsky's place of birth was Pidvolochysk[2].

Where did Walter Krivitsky die?

Walter Krivitsky died in Washington, D.C.[4].

What did Walter Krivitsky do for work?

Walter Krivitsky worked as spy[6].

What awards did Walter Krivitsky receive?

Honors received include Order of the Red Banner[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . data.bnf.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation spy
    Military, police or special rank Q83460
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  2. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation spy
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  3. 4w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-02 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation spy
    Place of death Washington, D.C.
    Award received
    Instance of human
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/29601|batch #29601]]: add P1810 to P12458"
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