Erich Koch

Nazi leader, war criminal, art collector (1896-1986)
Person human Q60353
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Erich Koch

Summary

Erich Koch is a human[1]. Born in Elberfeld[2], he… he was born on +1896-06-19T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Barczewo[4]. He died on +1986-11-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], art collector[7], correspondent[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Erich Koch's place of birth was Elberfeld[2].
  • Erich Koch died in Barczewo[4].
  • Erich Koch was born on +1896-06-19T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erich Koch died on +1986-11-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Burial took place at Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[11].
  • Erich Koch held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Erich Koch worked as a politician[6].
  • Erich Koch worked as an art collector[7].
  • Erich Koch's professions included correspondent[8].
  • Erich Koch worked as a Holocaust perpetrator[9].
  • Erich Koch's field of work was Nazism[13].
  • Erich Koch held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[14].
  • Erich Koch held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[15].
  • Erich Koch held the position of commissioner[16].
  • Erich Koch received the Golden Party Badge[17].
  • Erich Koch received the Nazi Party Long Service Award in Bronze[18].
  • Erich Koch received the Golden Party Badge[19].
  • Erich Koch received the Nazi Party Long Service Award in Silver[20].
  • Erich Koch received the Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[21].
  • Erich Koch received the East Prussia Gau Badge[22].
  • Erich Koch was a member of Sturmabteilung[23].
  • Erich Koch's religion is recorded as Protestant Church in Germany[24].
  • Erich Koch is recorded as male[25].
  • Erich Koch's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Erich Koch was affiliated with the Nazi Party[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Koch's place of birth was Elberfeld[2]. He was born on +1896-06-19T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], art collector[7], correspondent[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9]. Erich Koch's field of work was Nazism[13]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[14]; member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[15], a historical position[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; and commissioner[16], a position[30].

Recognition

Awards received include Golden Party Badge[17], a breast badge[31], in Nazi Germany[32], founded in 1933[33]; Nazi Party Long Service Award in Bronze[18], a grade of an order[34], in German Reich[35], founded in 1939[36]; Nazi Party Long Service Award in Silver[20], a grade of an order[37], in German Reich[38]; Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[21], a service award[39], in German Reich[40], founded in 1934[41]; East Prussia Gau Badge[22]; and 10 Year Honor Badge of the Schlageter Memorial Association[42], an award[43], in German Reich[44].

Personal Life

Erich Koch's religion is recorded as Protestant Church in Germany[24]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[27].

Death and Burial

Erich Koch died on +1986-11-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Barczewo[4]. Burial took place at Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[11].

Why It Matters

Erich Koch ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (363 views/month, #7,006 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Erich Koch born?

Erich Koch was born in Elberfeld[2].

Where did Erich Koch die?

Erich Koch passed away in Barczewo[4].

What did Erich Koch do for work?

Erich Koch worked as politician[6], art collector[7], correspondent[8], and Holocaust perpetrator[9].

What awards did Erich Koch receive?

Honors received include Golden Party Badge[17], Nazi Party Long Service Award in Bronze[18], Golden Party Badge[19], and Nazi Party Long Service Award in Silver[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . nationmaster.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . foxnews.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . tandfonline.com. tandfonline.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  5. [26] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . socialhistory.org. socialhistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [27] . The Hitler Book. wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . Nazi-Looted Art from East and West in East Prussia: Initial Findings on the Erich Koch Collection. socialhistory.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . hdl.handle.net. Retrieved . hdl.handle.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] . wikidata.org.
  15. [11] . wikidata.org.
  16. [24] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [19] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [42] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [23] . wikidata.org.
  25. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  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
  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. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [44] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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