Wilhelm Rediess

German Waffen-SS General and Police Leader (1900-1945)
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Wilhelm Rediess

Summary

Wilhelm Rediess is a human[1]. His place of birth was Heinsberg[2]. He was born on October 10, 1900[3]. He passed away in Skaugum[4]. He died on May 8, 1945[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Heinsberg[2], Wilhelm Rediess…
  • Wilhelm Rediess died in Skaugum[4].
  • Wilhelm Rediess was born on October 10, 1900[3].
  • Wilhelm Rediess was born on January 1, 1900[9].
  • Wilhelm Rediess died on May 8, 1945[5].
  • Wilhelm Rediess died on January 1, 1945[10].
  • Wilhelm Rediess held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Wilhelm Rediess's professions included politician[6].
  • Wilhelm Rediess's professions included military officer[7].
  • Wilhelm Rediess held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Rediess held the position of Member of Landtag of Prussia[13].
  • Wilhelm Rediess received the Iron Cross[14].
  • Wilhelm Rediess received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15].
  • Wilhelm Rediess received the Golden Party Badge[16].
  • Wilhelm Rediess received the Nazi Party Long Service Award[17].
  • Wilhelm Rediess received the Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[18].
  • Wilhelm Rediess received the Danzig Cross 1st Class[19].
  • Wilhelm Rediess was a member of Sturmabteilung[20].
  • Wilhelm Rediess was a member of Schutzstaffel[21].
  • Wilhelm Rediess is recorded as male[22].
  • Wilhelm Rediess's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Wilhelm Rediess was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].
  • Wilhelm Rediess's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Rediess[25].
  • Wilhelm Rediess's military, police or special rank is recorded as Obergruppenführer[26].
  • Wilhelm Rediess's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Police[27].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Rediess's place of birth was Heinsberg[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 10, 1900[3] and January 1, 1900[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and military officer[7]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[12], a historical position[28], in Nazi Germany[29] and Member of Landtag of Prussia[13], a position[30], in Weimar Republic[31].

Recognition

Awards received include Iron Cross[14], an order[32], in Kingdom of Prussia[33], founded in 1813[34]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15], a cross[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1934[37]; Golden Party Badge[16], a breast badge[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1933[40]; Nazi Party Long Service Award[17], a medallion[41], in German Reich[42], founded in 1939[43]; Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[18], a service award[44], in German Reich[45], founded in 1934[46]; and Danzig Cross 1st Class[19], a class of award[47], in German Reich[48], founded in 1939[49].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Rediess was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include May 8, 1945[5] and January 1, 1945[10]. Wilhelm Rediess passed away in Skaugum[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[50].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Rediess ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,231 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Rediess born?

Born in Heinsberg[2], Wilhelm Rediess…

Where did Wilhelm Rediess die?

Wilhelm Rediess passed away in Skaugum[4].

What did Wilhelm Rediess do for work?

Wilhelm Rediess worked as politician[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Wilhelm Rediess receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross[14], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15], Golden Party Badge[16], and Nazi Party Long Service Award[17].

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  8. [24] . Dienstaltersliste der Schutzstaffel der NSDAP, Stand vom 1. Dezember 1936. wikidata.org.
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  24. [9] . rpb.lbz-rlp.de. Retrieved . rpb.lbz-rlp.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  26. [10] . rpb.lbz-rlp.de. Retrieved . rpb.lbz-rlp.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  22. [49] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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