Wilhelm Weiß

German judge, journalist and Nazi-politician (1892-1950)
Person human Q100479
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Wilhelm Weiß

Summary

Wilhelm Weiß is a human[1]. Born in Stadtsteinach[2], he… he was born on March 31, 1892[3]. He died in Wasserburg am Inn[4]. He died on February 24, 1950[5]. He worked as a judge[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Weiß was born in Stadtsteinach[2].
  • Wilhelm Weiß passed away in Wasserburg am Inn[4].
  • Wilhelm Weiß was born on March 31, 1892[3].
  • Wilhelm Weiß died on February 24, 1950[5].
  • Wilhelm Weiß held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Wilhelm Weiß worked as a judge[6].
  • Wilhelm Weiß worked as a politician[7].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's professions included journalist[8].
  • Wilhelm Weiß held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[11].
  • Wilhelm Weiß held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[12].
  • Wilhelm Weiß received the Blood Order[13].
  • Wilhelm Weiß received the Wound Badge (1918) in Silver[14].
  • Wilhelm Weiß received the War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[15].
  • Wilhelm Weiß received the War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords[16].
  • Wilhelm Weiß was a member of Sturmabteilung[17].
  • Wilhelm Weiß is recorded as male[18].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Wilhelm Weiß was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[21].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Weiß (journalist)[22].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's military, police or special rank is recorded as Obergruppenführer[23].
  • Wilhelm Weiß was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's family name is recorded as Weiss[25].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[26].
  • Wilhelm Weiß's work location is recorded as Berlin[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Wilhelm Weiß was born in Stadtsteinach[2]. He was born on March 31, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], politician[7], and journalist[8]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[11] and member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[12], a historical position[28], in Nazi Germany[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Blood Order[13], a medallion[30], in Nazi Germany[31], founded in 1933[32]; Wound Badge (1918) in Silver[14]; War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[15], an award[33], in German Reich[34]; and War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords[16], a grade of an order[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1939[37].

Personal Life

Wilhelm Weiß was affiliated with the Nazi Party[20].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Weiß died on February 24, 1950[5]. He died in Wasserburg am Inn[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Weiß ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (110 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Weiß born?

Wilhelm Weiß was born in Stadtsteinach[2].

Where did Wilhelm Weiß die?

Wilhelm Weiß died in Wasserburg am Inn[4].

What did Wilhelm Weiß do for work?

Wilhelm Weiß worked as judge[6], politician[7], and journalist[8].

What awards did Wilhelm Weiß receive?

Honors received include Blood Order[13], Wound Badge (1918) in Silver[14], War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[15], and War Merit Cross 1st Class without Swords[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . wikidata.org.
  17. [22] . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [17] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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
  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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation judge, politician, journalist
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  2. 16d ago · Printstream · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 19d ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank Obergruppenführer
    Place of death Wasserburg am Inn
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