Ferdinand Schaal

German general (1889–1962)
Person human Q74076
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Summary

Ferdinand Schaal was born on February 7, 1889[1], in Freiburg im Breisgau[2]. He died on October 9, 1962[3], in Baden-Baden[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and resistance fighter[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (358 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Father: Ferdinand Schaal[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Germany[9]
  • Award received: German Cross in Gold[10], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Military branch: German Army[13]
  • Military, police or special rank: General der Panzertruppe[14], general[15]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[16]
  • Family name: Schaal[17]
  • Given name: Ferdinand[18]
  • Allegiance: Imperial German Army[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[20]
  • Start of work period: 1908[21]
  • End of work period: 1944[22]
  • P14927: 101241308X[23]

Why It Matters

Ferdinand Schaal has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[24] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[25]

FAQs

Where was Ferdinand Schaal born?

Ferdinand Schaal was born in Freiburg im Breisgau[2].

Where did Ferdinand Schaal die?

Ferdinand Schaal passed away in Baden-Baden[4].

Who were Ferdinand Schaal's parents?

Ferdinand Schaal's father was Ferdinand Schaal[8].

What did Ferdinand Schaal do for work?

Ferdinand Schaal worked as a military officer[5] and resistance fighter[6].

What awards did Ferdinand Schaal receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[10] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [15] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  17. [18] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [24] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [25] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14927 → 101241308X
    Occupation → military officer, resistance fighter
    Military, police or special rank → General der Panzertruppe, general
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fa', 'fr', 'ha', 'he', 'it', 'pl', 'pt',
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  2. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death → Baden-Baden
    Award received → —
    Instance of → human
    Award received → German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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