Erich Rudorffer

German World War II fighter pilot (1917–2016)
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Erich Rudorffer

Summary

Erich Rudorffer is a human[1]. He was born in Zwochau[2]. He was born on +1917-11-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bad Schwartau[4]. He died on +2016-04-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erich Rudorffer's place of birth was Zwochau[2].
  • Erich Rudorffer passed away in Bad Schwartau[4].
  • Erich Rudorffer was born on +1917-11-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erich Rudorffer died on +2016-04-08T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erich Rudorffer held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Erich Rudorffer worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Erich Rudorffer's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Erich Rudorffer received the German Cross in Gold[10].
  • Erich Rudorffer received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[11].
  • Erich Rudorffer received the Iron Cross[12].
  • Erich Rudorffer received the Order of the Cross of Liberty[13].
  • Erich Rudorffer received the Wound Badge (1939) in Black[14].
  • Erich Rudorffer's image is recorded as Bundesarchiv Bild 183-2007-1218-501, Erich Rudorffer.jpg[15].
  • Erich Rudorffer is recorded as male[16].
  • Erich Rudorffer's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Erich Rudorffer's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[18].
  • Erich Rudorffer's Commons category is recorded as Erich Rudorffer[19].
  • Erich Rudorffer's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[20].
  • Erich Rudorffer's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[21].
  • Erich Rudorffer's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0270xnc[22].
  • Erich Rudorffer's given name is recorded as Erich[23].
  • Erich Rudorffer's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[24].
  • Erich Rudorffer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Erich Rudorffer's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Erich Rudorffer'}[26].
  • Erich Rudorffer's start of work period is recorded as +1939-00-00T00:00:00Z[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich Rudorffer's place of birth was Zwochau[2]. He was born on +1917-11-01T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[10], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[11], a military decoration[30]; Iron Cross[12], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1813[33]; Order of the Cross of Liberty[13], an order[34], in Finland[35], founded in 1918[36]; and Wound Badge (1939) in Black[14], an award[37], in German Reich[38].

Death and Burial

Erich Rudorffer died on +2016-04-08T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bad Schwartau[4].

Why It Matters

Erich Rudorffer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (81 views/month, #7,229 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Erich Rudorffer born?

Born in Zwochau[2], Erich Rudorffer…

Where did Erich Rudorffer die?

Erich Rudorffer passed away in Bad Schwartau[4].

What did Erich Rudorffer do for work?

Erich Rudorffer worked as aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Erich Rudorffer receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[10], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[11], Iron Cross[12], and Order of the Cross of Liberty[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [15] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [16] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Freebase Data Dumps. 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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