Gerhard Barkhorn

Summary

Gerhard Barkhorn is a human^[1]. He was born in Königsberg^[2]. He was born on +1919-03-20T00:00:00Z^[3]. He died in Frechen^[4]. He died on +1983-01-08T00:00:00Z^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and fighter pilot^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Königsberg^[2], Gerhard Barkhorn…
• Gerhard Barkhorn died in Frechen^[4].
• Gerhard Barkhorn was born on +1919-03-20T00:00:00Z^[3].
• Gerhard Barkhorn died on +1983-01-08T00:00:00Z^[5].
• Gerhard Barkhorn died on +1983-01-11T00:00:00Z^[9].
• Gerhard Barkhorn is buried at Tegernsee Cemetery^[10].
• Gerhard Barkhorn held citizenship in Germany^[11].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's professions included military officer^[6].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's professions included fighter pilot^[7].
• Gerhard Barkhorn received the German Cross in Gold^[12].
• Gerhard Barkhorn received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords^[13].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's image is recorded as 5-Luftwaffe-pilot-Major-Gerhard-Barkhorn-01.jpg^[14].
• Gerhard Barkhorn is recorded as male^[15].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's instance of is recorded as human^[16].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's ISNI is recorded as 0000000078736094^[17].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 33143325^[18].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's GND ID is recorded as 131856774^[19].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe^[20].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's Commons category is recorded as Gerhard Barkhorn^[21].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general^[22].
• The cause of death was traffic collision^[23].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's Find a Grave memorial ID is recorded as 13812330^[24].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II^[25].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/07g1nq^[26].
• Gerhard Barkhorn's NL CR AUT ID is recorded as jn20000720017^[27].

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Origins and Family

Gerhard Barkhorn's place of birth was Königsberg^[2]. He was born on +1919-03-20T00:00:00Z^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and fighter pilot^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold^[12], a grade of an order^[28], in Nazi Germany^[29] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords^[13], a military decoration^[30].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include +1983-01-08T00:00:00Z^[5] and +1983-01-11T00:00:00Z^[9]. Gerhard Barkhorn passed away in Frechen^[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision^[23]. He is buried at Tegernsee Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Gerhard Barkhorn ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (271 views/month, #7,107 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[31] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[32]

FAQs

Where was Gerhard Barkhorn born?

Gerhard Barkhorn's place of birth was Königsberg^[2].

Where did Gerhard Barkhorn die?

Gerhard Barkhorn died in Frechen^[4].

What did Gerhard Barkhorn do for work?

Gerhard Barkhorn worked as military officer^[6] and fighter pilot^[7].

What awards did Gerhard Barkhorn receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold^[12] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords^[13].