Rudolf Hess
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Summary
Rudolf Hess was born on April 26, 1894[1], in Alexandria[2]. He died on August 17, 1987[3], in Spandau Prison[4]. He worked as a politician[5], aircraft pilot[6], and merchant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.14% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105,008 views/month, #1,397 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Berlin[9]
- Place of burial: North Sea[10], Wunsiedel[11]
- Father: Fritz Hess[12]
- Mother: Clara Münch[13]
- Spouse: Ilse Hess[14]
- Child: Wolf Rüdiger Hess[15]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[16]
- Field of work: military personnel[17], politician[18], activist[19], essayist[20]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[21], member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[22], Deputy Führer[23], Reichsminister[24]
- Educated at: Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25]
- Award received: Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Red Arrows[26], Golden Party Badge[27], Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class[28], Blood Order[29], Nazi Party Long Service Award[30]
- Member of: Thule Society[31]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[32]
- Sex or gender: male[33]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[34], German Workers' Party[35]
- Military branch: infantry[36], artillery branch[37]
- Commons category: Rudolf Hess[38]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant[39]
- Cause of death: asphyxia[40]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[41], First Battle of Ypres[42], Battle of Verdun[43]
- Family name: Heß[44]
- Given name: Rudolf[45], Walther[46], Richard[47]
- Topic's main category: Category:Rudolf Hess[48]
- Commons gallery: Rudolf Hess[49]
- Work location: Berlin[50]
Why It Matters
Rudolf Hess has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 53 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]
FAQs
Where was Rudolf Hess born?
Rudolf Hess's place of birth was Alexandria[2].
Where did Rudolf Hess die?
Rudolf Hess passed away in Spandau Prison[4].
Who were Rudolf Hess's parents?
Rudolf Hess's father was Fritz Hess[12]. Rudolf Hess's mother was Clara Münch[13].
Who was Rudolf Hess married to?
Rudolf Hess's spouses include Ilse Hess[14].
What did Rudolf Hess do for work?
Rudolf Hess worked as a politician[5], aircraft pilot[6], and merchant[7].
Where did Rudolf Hess go to school?
Rudolf Hess was educated at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[25].
What awards did Rudolf Hess receive?
Honors received include Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of the Red Arrows[26], Golden Party Badge[27], Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class[28], and Blood Order[29].