Franz Pöschl

German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1917–2011)
Person human Q139411
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Franz Pöschl

Summary

Franz Pöschl is a human[1]. Born in Munich[2], he… he was born on November 2, 1917[3]. He died in Hamburg[4]. He died on January 25, 2011[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Franz Pöschl's place of birth was Munich[2].
  • Franz Pöschl died in Hamburg[4].
  • Franz Pöschl was born on November 2, 1917[3].
  • Franz Pöschl died on January 25, 2011[5].
  • Franz Pöschl held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Franz Pöschl worked as a military officer[6].
  • Franz Pöschl received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9].
  • Franz Pöschl received the German Cross in Gold[10].
  • Franz Pöschl received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11].
  • Franz Pöschl is recorded as male[12].
  • Franz Pöschl's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Franz Pöschl was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[14].
  • Franz Pöschl's military branch is recorded as German Army[15].
  • Franz Pöschl's Commons category is recorded as Franz Pöschl[16].
  • Franz Pöschl's military, police or special rank is recorded as Oberstleutnant[17].
  • Franz Pöschl was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Franz Pöschl's family name is recorded as Pöschl[19].
  • Franz Pöschl's given name is recorded as Franz[20].
  • Franz Pöschl's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].

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Origins and Family

Franz Pöschl was born in Munich[2]. He was born on November 2, 1917[3].

Career and Affiliations

Franz Pöschl worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9], a grade of an order[22], in Germany[23]; German Cross in Gold[10], a grade of an order[24], in Nazi Germany[25]; and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27], founded in 1939[28].

Personal Life

Franz Pöschl was affiliated with the Social Democratic Party of Germany[14].

Death and Burial

Franz Pöschl died on January 25, 2011[5]. He passed away in Hamburg[4].

Why It Matters

Franz Pöschl ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Franz Pöschl born?

Franz Pöschl's place of birth was Munich[2].

Where did Franz Pöschl die?

Franz Pöschl passed away in Hamburg[4].

What did Franz Pöschl do for work?

Franz Pöschl worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Franz Pöschl receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[9], German Cross in Gold[10], and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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