Wilhelm Rietschel Explained

Wilhelm Rietschel
Birth Date:26 January 1911
Birth Place:Wurzen, German Empire
Death Place:Ropsha, Soviet Union
Nationality:German

Wilhelm Rietschel (26 January 1911 – 18 December 1941) was a German sculptor.[1] His work was exhibited as part of the sculpture event in the art competition at the 1936 Summer Olympics.[2] He was killed in action during the Siege of Leningrad.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wilhelm Rietschel . Olympedia . 18 August 2020.
  2. Wilhelm Rietschel Olympic Results. 19 May 2020.
  3. Olympians Who Were Killed or Missing in Action or Died as a Result of War. 19 May 2020.