Franz Beyer

German General (1892-1968)
Person human Q2986298
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Franz Beyer

Summary

Franz Beyer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bautzen[2]. He was born on May 27, 1892[3]. He passed away in Bad Wiessee[4]. He died on October 15, 1968[5]. He worked as a jurist[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bautzen[2], Franz Beyer…
  • Franz Beyer passed away in Bad Wiessee[4].
  • Franz Beyer was born on May 27, 1892[3].
  • Franz Beyer died on October 15, 1968[5].
  • Franz Beyer held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Franz Beyer worked as a jurist[6].
  • Franz Beyer worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Franz Beyer was educated at University of Münster[10].
  • Franz Beyer received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11].
  • Franz Beyer received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[12].
  • Franz Beyer received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13].
  • Franz Beyer received the Eastern Medal[14].
  • Franz Beyer received the Wound Badge[15].
  • Franz Beyer received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[16].
  • Franz Beyer is recorded as male[17].
  • Franz Beyer's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Franz Beyer's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Navy[19].
  • Franz Beyer's Commons category is recorded as Franz Beyer[20].
  • Franz Beyer's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Artillery[21].
  • Franz Beyer's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[22].
  • Franz Beyer's commander of is recorded as 44th Infantry Division[23].
  • Franz Beyer's commander of is recorded as XVII Army Corps[24].
  • Franz Beyer's commander of is recorded as V Army Corps[25].
  • Franz Beyer's commander of is recorded as XXXXIX Mountain Corps[26].
  • Franz Beyer's commander of is recorded as LXXX Army Corps[27].

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Origins and Family

Franz Beyer's place of birth was Bautzen[2]. He was born on May 27, 1892[3].

Education

Franz Beyer's education included a stint at University of Münster[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[12], a grade of an order[31], founded in 1939[32]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13], a cross[33], in German Reich[34], founded in 1934[35]; Eastern Medal[14], a campaign medal[36], in Nazi Germany[37], founded in 1942[38]; Wound Badge[15], a breast badge[39], in German Reich[40], founded in 1918[41]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[16], a grade of an order[42].

Death and Burial

Franz Beyer died on October 15, 1968[5]. He died in Bad Wiessee[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Beyer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (199 views/month, #7,263 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Franz Beyer born?

Franz Beyer was born in Bautzen[2].

Where did Franz Beyer die?

Franz Beyer died in Bad Wiessee[4].

What did Franz Beyer do for work?

Franz Beyer worked as jurist[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Franz Beyer go to school?

Franz Beyer was educated at University of Münster[10].

What awards did Franz Beyer receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11], Clasp to the Iron Cross[12], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13], and Eastern Medal[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation jurist, military personnel
    Military, police or special rank General of the Artillery, General of the Infantry
    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P410]]: [[Q83460]]"
  2. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at University of Münster
    Place of birth Bautzen
    Significant person Martin Niemöller
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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