Erich Topp
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Summary
Erich Topp was born on July 2, 1914[1], in Hanover[2]. He died on December 26, 2005[3], in Süßen[4]. He worked as an engineer[5], submariner[6], architect[7], military personnel[8], and fisher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,869 views/month, #7,216 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Occupation: student[12], Marineoffizier[13], soldier[14]
- Position held: aide-de-camp[15]
- Employer: Howaldtswerke-Deutsche Werft[16]
- Educated at: Leibniz University Hannover[17], Naval Academy at Mürwik[18]
- Award received: Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[20], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[21], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[22], War Merit Cross[23], U-boat War Badge (1939)[24], Iron Cross 1st Class[25], Iron Cross 2nd Class[26], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[27]
- Member of: Burschenschaft Teutonia zu Kiel[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[30]
- Military branch: German Navy[31], Kriegsmarine[32], West German Navy[33]
- Commons category: Erich Topp[34]
- Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[35], Flottillenadmiral[36], captain[37], Frigate Captain[38], corvette captain[39], captain lieutenant[40], lieutenant[41], Leutnant zur See[42], Oberfähnrich zur See[43], Fähnrich zur See[44], officer candidate[45]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): U-57[46], U-552[47], U-3010[48], U-2513[49], Flottenkommando[50], Landing craft of Germany[51], 27th U-boat Flotilla[52], Führungsstab der Marine[53]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[54]
- Family name: Topp[55]
- Given name: Erich[56]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[57], West Germany[58]
- Described at URL: http://www.u552.de/erich-topp/[59]
- Described by source: Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945[60], Die Deutsche Kriegsmarine 1939-1945[61], Jäger der sieben Meere[62]
- Military casualty classification: prisoner of war[63]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[64]
- Affiliation: 7th U-boat Flotilla[65], 1st U-boat Flotilla[66]
Why It Matters
Erich Topp has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
FAQs
Where was Erich Topp born?
Erich Topp was born in Hanover[2].
Where did Erich Topp die?
Erich Topp passed away in Süßen[4].
What did Erich Topp do for work?
Erich Topp worked as an engineer[5], submariner[6], architect[7], military personnel[8], and fisher[9].
Where did Erich Topp go to school?
Erich Topp was educated at Leibniz University Hannover[17] and Naval Academy at Mürwik[18].
What awards did Erich Topp receive?
Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[19], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[20], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[21], and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[22].