Joseph Wulf

German biographer and Holocaust survivor (1912–1974)
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Summary

Joseph Wulf was born on December 22, 1912[1], in Chemnitz[2]. He died on October 10, 1974[3], in Charlottenburg[4]. He worked as a historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], biographer[7], and opinion journalist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (653 views/month, #7,217 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10], Poland[11]
  • Field of work: history[12]
  • Award received: Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[13], Carl von Ossietzky Medal[14], German Leo Baeck Award[15]
  • Religion or worldview: Judaism[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Joseph Wulf[18]
  • Archives at: Zentralarchiv zur Erforschung der Geschichte der Juden in Deutschland[19]
  • Cause of death: falling[20]
  • Family name: Wulf[21]
  • Given name: Joseph[22], Josef[23]
  • Work location: Berlin[24]
  • Manner of death: suicide[25]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[26]
  • Name in native language: Joseph Wulf[27]
  • Place of detention: Auschwitz[28]
  • Subject has role: Holocaust survivor[29]

Why It Matters

Joseph Wulf has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Joseph Wulf born?

Joseph Wulf's place of birth was Chemnitz[2].

Where did Joseph Wulf die?

Joseph Wulf passed away in Charlottenburg[4].

What did Joseph Wulf do for work?

Joseph Wulf worked as a historian of Modern Age[5], historian[6], biographer[7], and opinion journalist[8].

What awards did Joseph Wulf receive?

Honors received include Honorary doctor of the Free University of Berlin[13], Carl von Ossietzky Medal[14], and German Leo Baeck Award[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . ilmr.de. Retrieved . ilmr.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . Auschwitz Prisoners Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . Auschwitz Prisoners Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . The New York Times. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . CONOR.SI. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . Auschwitz Prisoners Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Plaque image → Gedenktafel Giesebrechtstr 12 (Charl) Joseph Wulf.jpg, Stolperstein für Joseph Wulf, Uferstraße 20, Chemnitz.jpg
    Occupation → historian of Modern Age, historian, biographer +1
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  4. 24w ago · Cookroach · 2026-05-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of detention → Auschwitz
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