Ernst Udet

German flying ace (1896–1941)
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Ernst Udet

Summary

Ernst Udet is a human[1]. Born in Frankfurt[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1896[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on November 17, 1941[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], flying ace[8], aerobatics pilot[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,528 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Frankfurt[2], Ernst Udet…
  • Ernst Udet passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Ernst Udet was born on April 26, 1896[3].
  • Ernst Udet died on November 17, 1941[5].
  • Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[12].
  • A child of Ernst Udet was Dinah Hinz[13].
  • Ernst Udet held citizenship in German Reich[14].
  • Ernst Udet's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Ernst Udet's professions included fighter pilot[7].
  • Ernst Udet's professions included flying ace[8].
  • Ernst Udet's professions included aerobatics pilot[9].
  • Ernst Udet's professions included military officer[10].
  • Ernst Udet worked as an actor[15].
  • Ernst Udet held the position of Chief of Aircraft Procurement and Supply[16].
  • Ernst Udet received the Pour le Mérite[17].
  • Ernst Udet received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[18].
  • Ernst Udet received the flying ace[19].
  • Ernst Udet is recorded as male[20].
  • Ernst Udet's instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Ernst Udet was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].
  • Ernst Udet's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[23].
  • Ernst Udet's Commons category is recorded as Ernst Udet[24].
  • Ernst Udet's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generaloberst[25].
  • Ernst Udet's unmarried partner is recorded as Ehmi Bessel[26].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Frankfurt[2], Ernst Udet… he was born on April 26, 1896[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], flying ace[8], aerobatics pilot[9], military officer[10], and actor[15]. Ernst Udet held the position of Chief of Aircraft Procurement and Supply[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[17], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[18], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32], founded in 1939[33]; and flying ace[19], an award[34].

Personal Life

A child of Ernst Udet was Dinah Hinz[13]. He was affiliated with the Nazi Party[22].

Death and Burial

Ernst Udet died on November 17, 1941[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[27]. Burial took place at Invalids' Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Ernst Udet ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,528 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Ernst Udet born?

Ernst Udet's place of birth was Frankfurt[2].

Where did Ernst Udet die?

Ernst Udet died in Berlin[4].

What did Ernst Udet do for work?

Ernst Udet worked as aircraft pilot[6], fighter pilot[7], flying ace[8], aerobatics pilot[9], and military officer[10].

What awards did Ernst Udet receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[17], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[18], and flying ace[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] . wikidata.org.
  5. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [22] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank Generaloberst
    Participant in 1936 Summer Olympics
    Given name Ernst
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