Theodor Eicke
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Summary
Theodor Eicke was born on October 17, 1892[1], in Hampont[2]. He died on February 26, 1943[3], in Kharkiv[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], torturer[7], and Holocaust perpetrator[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8,170 views/month, #6,664 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[10]
- Position held: member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[11]
- Award received: Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13], Iron Cross[14], SS-Ehrendegen[15], Eastern Medal[16], Golden Party Badge[17], Clasp to the Iron Cross[18], Anschluss Medal[19], Sudetenland Medal[20], SS Long Service Award[21], Nazi Party Long Service Award[22], Wound Badge (1939) in Silver[23], Honour Chevron for the Old Guard[24]
- Member of: Sturmabteilung[25], Schutzstaffel[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[28]
- Military branch: Waffen-SS[29]
- Commons category: Theodor Eicke[30]
- Military, police or special rank: Obergruppenführer[31]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Dachau concentration camp[32], 3rd SS Division Totenkopf[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34], World War II[35], Eastern Front[36]
- Family name: Eicke[37]
- Given name: Theodor[38]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[39]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Name in native language: Theodor Eicke[42]
- Start of work period: 1909[43]
- End of work period: 1943[44]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[45]
Why It Matters
Theodor Eicke has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Theodor Eicke born?
Theodor Eicke's place of birth was Hampont[2].
Where did Theodor Eicke die?
Theodor Eicke died in Kharkiv[4].
What did Theodor Eicke do for work?
Theodor Eicke worked as a politician[5], military officer[6], torturer[7], and Holocaust perpetrator[8].
What awards did Theodor Eicke receive?
Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[12], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[13], Iron Cross[14], and SS-Ehrendegen[15].