Otto Abetz

Nazi Germany's ambassador to Vichy France during World War II, convicted of war crimes (1903–1958)
Person human Q213615
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Otto Abetz

Summary

Otto Abetz is a human[1]. His place of birth was Schwetzingen[2]. He was born on March 26, 1903[3]. He died in Langenfeld[4]. He died on May 5, 1958[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6], politician[7], and ambassador[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,314 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Otto Abetz was born in Schwetzingen[2].
  • Otto Abetz passed away in Langenfeld[4].
  • Otto Abetz was born on March 26, 1903[3].
  • Otto Abetz died on May 5, 1958[5].
  • Otto Abetz is buried at Hauptfriedhof Karlsruhe[10].
  • Otto Abetz held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Otto Abetz worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Otto Abetz's professions included politician[7].
  • Otto Abetz's professions included ambassador[8].
  • Otto Abetz's field of work was diplomacy[12].
  • Otto Abetz held the position of ambassador[13].
  • A notable work attributed to Otto Abetz is Memoranda Written by Otto Abetz, Head German Diplomat in France (NAID 7459733)[14].
  • Otto Abetz received the Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15].
  • Otto Abetz received the War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[16].
  • Otto Abetz received the Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[17].
  • Otto Abetz received the Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18].
  • Otto Abetz received the German Olympic Decoration[19].
  • Otto Abetz received the German Olympic Decoration 1st Class[20].
  • Otto Abetz was a member of Grand Lodge of France[21].
  • Otto Abetz is recorded as male[22].
  • Otto Abetz's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Otto Abetz was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].
  • Otto Abetz's Commons category is recorded as Otto Abetz[25].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[26].
  • Otto Abetz's family name is recorded as Abetz[27].

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Origins and Family

Otto Abetz was born in Schwetzingen[2]. He was born on March 26, 1903[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6], politician[7], and ambassador[8]. Otto Abetz's field of work was diplomacy[12]. He held the position of ambassador[13].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Otto Abetz is Memoranda Written by him, Head German Diplomat in France (NAID 7459733)[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15], a grade of an order[28], in Spain[29]; War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[16], an award[30], in German Reich[31]; Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[17]; Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18], a grade of an order[32], in Japan[33], founded in 1875[34]; German Olympic Decoration[19], an award[35], in Nazi Germany[36], founded in 1936[37]; and German Olympic Decoration 1st Class[20], a class of award[38], in German Reich[39], founded in 1936[40].

Personal Life

Otto Abetz was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].

Death and Burial

Otto Abetz died on May 5, 1958[5]. He passed away in Langenfeld[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[26]. He is buried at Hauptfriedhof Karlsruhe[10].

Why It Matters

Otto Abetz ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,314 views/month, #7,168 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Otto Abetz born?

Otto Abetz was born in Schwetzingen[2].

Where did Otto Abetz die?

Otto Abetz died in Langenfeld[4].

What did Otto Abetz do for work?

Otto Abetz worked as diplomat[6], politician[7], and ambassador[8].

What awards did Otto Abetz receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic[15], War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords[16], Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus[17], and Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . European Holocaust Research Infrastructure. wikidata.org.
  3. [22] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] ↑ . universalis.fr. universalis.fr. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [14] ↑ . 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
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] ↑ . 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. [41] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received → Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords, Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus +9
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    Award received → Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, War Merit Cross 2nd Class without Swords, Commander of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus +9
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    Described by source → Beteiligte Privatpersonen und Körperschaften am NS-Kulturgutraub, The SS-Brigadeführer : 1933-1945, Who's Who in Nazi Germany +1
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