Rudolf Petersen

German politician (1878-1962)
Person human Q87670
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Rudolf Petersen

Summary

Rudolf Petersen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on December 30, 1878[3]. He passed away in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4]. He died on September 10, 1962[5]. He worked as a politician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Rudolf Petersen's place of birth was Hamburg[2].
  • Rudolf Petersen passed away in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4].
  • Rudolf Petersen was born on December 30, 1878[3].
  • Rudolf Petersen died on September 10, 1962[5].
  • Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[8].
  • Rudolf Petersen held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Rudolf Petersen worked as a politician[6].
  • Rudolf Petersen held the position of First Mayor of Hamburg[10].
  • Rudolf Petersen received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Rudolf Petersen is recorded as male[12].
  • Rudolf Petersen's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Rudolf Petersen was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[14].
  • Rudolf Petersen's archives at is recorded as State Archives of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg[15].
  • Rudolf Petersen's family name is recorded as Q27094683[16].
  • Rudolf Petersen's given name is recorded as Rudolf[17].
  • Rudolf Petersen's given name is recorded as Hieronymus[18].
  • Rudolf Petersen's described by source is recorded as Hamburg Biographies[19].
  • Rudolf Petersen's participant in is recorded as Judges' Trial[20].
  • Rudolf Petersen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Rudolf Petersen's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Rudolf Petersen'}[22].
  • Rudolf Petersen's different from is recorded as Rudolf Petersen[23].
  • Rudolf Petersen's significant person is recorded as Curt Rothenberger[24].
  • Rudolf Petersen's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[25].

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Origins and Family

Rudolf Petersen's place of birth was Hamburg[2]. He was born on December 30, 1878[3].

Career and Affiliations

Rudolf Petersen worked as a politician[6]. He held the position of First Mayor of Hamburg[10].

Recognition

Rudolf Petersen received the Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].

Personal Life

Rudolf Petersen was affiliated with the Christian Democratic Union[14].

Death and Burial

Rudolf Petersen died on September 10, 1962[5]. He died in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4]. Burial took place at Ohlsdorf Cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Rudolf Petersen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (33 views/month, #7,298 of 1,000,298).[7] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[26]

FAQs

Where was Rudolf Petersen born?

Born in Hamburg[2], Rudolf Petersen…

Where did Rudolf Petersen die?

Rudolf Petersen died in Wentorf bei Hamburg[4].

What did Rudolf Petersen do for work?

Rudolf Petersen worked as politician[6].

What awards did Rudolf Petersen receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [26] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician
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  2. 20d ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Rudolf, Hieronymus
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    Member of political party Christian Democratic Union
    Place of burial Ohlsdorf Cemetery
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