Adolph Malan

South African flying ace (1910–1963)
Person human Q3538748
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Adolph Malan

Summary

Adolph Malan is a human[1]. Born in Wellington[2], he… he was born on March 24, 1910[3]. He passed away in Kimberley[4]. He died on September 17, 1963[5]. He worked as a politician[6], fighter pilot[7], and flying ace[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Adolph Malan was born in Wellington[2].
  • Adolph Malan passed away in Kimberley[4].
  • Adolph Malan was born on March 24, 1910[3].
  • Adolph Malan died on September 17, 1963[5].
  • Adolph Malan held citizenship in South Africa[10].
  • Adolph Malan's professions included politician[6].
  • Adolph Malan's professions included fighter pilot[7].
  • Adolph Malan worked as a flying ace[8].
  • Adolph Malan received the Croix de guerre 1939–1945[11].
  • Adolph Malan received the Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[12].
  • Adolph Malan received the Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[13].
  • Adolph Malan received the Distinguished Service Order[14].
  • Adolph Malan received the Distinguished Flying Cross[15].
  • Adolph Malan received the Officer of the Legion of Honour[16].
  • Adolph Malan is recorded as male[17].
  • Adolph Malan's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Adolph Malan's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[19].
  • Adolph Malan's Commons category is recorded as Adolph Malan[20].
  • Adolph Malan's military, police or special rank is recorded as group captain[21].
  • The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[22].
  • Adolph Malan was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Adolph Malan was part of the conflict Battle of Britain[24].
  • Adolph Malan's given name is recorded as Adolph[25].
  • Adolph Malan's allegiance is recorded as United Kingdom[26].
  • Adolph Malan's medical condition is recorded as Parkinson's disease[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Wellington[2], Adolph Malan… he was born on March 24, 1910[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], fighter pilot[7], and flying ace[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[11], a courage award[28], in France[29], founded in 1939[30]; Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[12], an award[31], in Czechoslovakia[32], founded in 1940[33]; Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[13], a courage award[34], in Belgium[35], founded in 1940[36]; Distinguished Service Order[14], a military decoration[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1886[39]; Distinguished Flying Cross[15], a cross[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1918[42]; and Officer of the Legion of Honour[16], a grade of an order[43], in France[44].

Death and Burial

Adolph Malan died on September 17, 1963[5]. He died in Kimberley[4]. The cause of death was Parkinson's disease[22].

Why It Matters

Adolph Malan ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (232 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Adolph Malan born?

Adolph Malan was born in Wellington[2].

Where did Adolph Malan die?

Adolph Malan passed away in Kimberley[4].

What did Adolph Malan do for work?

Adolph Malan worked as politician[6], fighter pilot[7], and flying ace[8].

What awards did Adolph Malan receive?

Honors received include Croix de guerre 1939–1945[11], Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[12], Croix de guerre 1940–1945 (Belgium)[13], and Distinguished Service Order[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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