Erich Koch
Nazi leader, war criminal, art collector (1896–1986).
The record
Erich Koch was a Nazi leader, war criminal, art collector. Born on 19 June 1896 in Elberfeld, Koch died on 12 November 1986 in Barczewo at the age of 90.
Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic, member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany and commissioner. Honours include Nazi Party Long Service Award in Bronze, Golden Party Badge and Nazi Party Long Service Award in Silver, among 8 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 30 languages, Erich Koch is No. 26,708 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 June 1896, Elberfeld
- Died
- 12 November 1986, Barczewo (aged 90)
- Country
- Germany
- Known as
- Politician, art collector, correspondent
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Nazi Party
- Languages
- German
- Wikipedia editions
- 30
Did you know
Lived to 90.
Shares a birthday with Blaise Pascal and Muammar Gaddafi.
One of 16 people in the Index born in Elberfeld, with Else Lasker-Schüler.
Has a Wikipedia article in 30 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- —Member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic
- —Member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany
- —Commissioner
Honours and works
Awards
- Nazi Party Long Service Award in Bronze1932
- Golden Party Badge1933
- Nazi Party Long Service Award in Silver1937
- Honour Chevron for the Old Guard1938
- East Prussia Gau Badge1938
- 10 Year Honor Badge of the Schlageter Memorial Association1938
- Danzig Cross 1st Class1939
- Golden Party Badge
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