Reinhard Heydrich
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Reinhard Heydrich was born on March 7, 1904, in Halle (Saale)[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13], and died on June 4, 1942, in Prague[1][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][14][13] from a gunshot wound. He was married to Lina Heydrich from 1931 until his death in 1942. His education included attending the Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium and the Technical University of Munich.
Heydrich's occupations included politician, military personnel, fencer, aircraft pilot, soldier, and Gestapo employee[1]. He was employed by the Gestapo and was a member of the Schutzstaffel and the Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[15]. He held prominent positions as a member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany, President of Interpol from 1940 to 1942, and Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD from 1939 to 1942.
During his career, he received several awards, including the German Order, Golden Party Badge, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class, Blood Order, Wound Badge (1939) in Gold, and Iron Cross, along with two additional awards[16].
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[11]
- Father: Richard Bruno Heydrich[12]
- Mother: Elisabeth Krantz[13]
- Spouse: Lina Heydrich[14]
- Child: Heider Heydrich[15]
- Country of citizenship: Nazi Germany[16], Weimar Republic[17], German Empire[18]
- Occupation: Gestapo employee[19], Holocaust perpetrator[20]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[21], President of Interpol[22], Chef der Sicherheitspolizei und des SD[23]
- Employer: Gestapo[24]
- Educated at: Technical University of Munich[25], Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[26]
- Award received: German Order[27], Golden Party Badge[28], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[29], Blood Order[30], Wound Badge (1939) in Gold[31], Iron Cross[32], Order of the German Eagle[33], Anschluss Medal[34], Sudetenland Medal[35], Memel Medal[36], West Wall Medal[37], Nazi Party Long Service Award[38], Danzig Cross[39], Reichsführer-SS[40]
- Member of: Schutzstaffel[41], Deutschvölkischer Schutz und Trutzbund[42]
- Sex or gender: male[43]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[44]
- Killed by: Jan Kubiš[45], Jozef Gabčík[46]
- Military branch: Schutzstaffel[47]
- Part of: Reinhard Heydrich assassination[48], dramatic portrayals of Reinhard Heydrich[49]
- Commons category: Reinhard Heydrich[50]
- Military, police or special rank: SS-Oberst-Gruppenführer[51], Obergruppenführer[52]
- Archives at: Institute of Contemporary History – Archives[53]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[54], sepsis[55]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[56]
- Sport: fencing[57]
- Family name: Heydrich[58]
- Given name: Reinhard[59]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Reinhard Heydrich include Operation Reinhard[60], an ethnic cleansing[61], in Nazi Germany[62].
Why It Matters
Reinhard Heydrich has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 83 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]
Entities named for him include Operation Reinhard[60], an ethnic cleansing[61], in Nazi Germany[62].
FAQs
Where was Reinhard Heydrich born?
Reinhard Heydrich was born in Halle (Saale)[2].
Where did Reinhard Heydrich die?
Reinhard Heydrich passed away in Prague[4].
Who were Reinhard Heydrich's parents?
Reinhard Heydrich's father was Richard Bruno Heydrich[12]. Reinhard Heydrich's mother was Elisabeth Krantz[13].
Who was Reinhard Heydrich married to?
Reinhard Heydrich's spouses include Lina Heydrich[14].
What did Reinhard Heydrich do for work?
Reinhard Heydrich worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], fencer[7], aircraft pilot[8], and soldier[9].
Where did Reinhard Heydrich go to school?
Reinhard Heydrich was educated at Technical University of Munich[25] and Hans-Dietrich-Genscher-Gymnasium[26].
What awards did Reinhard Heydrich receive?
Honors received include German Order[27], Golden Party Badge[28], Order of the Rising Sun, 1st class[29], and Blood Order[30].