Gordon Gollob

German officer and fighter pilot during World War II (1912–1987)
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Gordon Gollob

Summary

Gordon Gollob is a human[1]. His place of birth was Vienna[2]. He was born on June 16, 1912[3]. He passed away in Sulingen[4]. He died on September 7, 1987[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], aircraft pilot[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Gordon Gollob was born in Vienna[2].
  • Gordon Gollob passed away in Sulingen[4].
  • Gordon Gollob was born on June 16, 1912[3].
  • Gordon Gollob died on September 7, 1987[5].
  • Gordon Gollob's father was Heinrich Gollob[10].
  • Gordon Gollob's mother was Hanna Philippovich[11].
  • Gordon Gollob held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Gordon Gollob held citizenship in Austria[13].
  • Gordon Gollob's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Gordon Gollob's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • Gordon Gollob's professions included soldier[8].
  • Gordon Gollob's education included a stint at Theresian Military Academy[14].
  • Gordon Gollob was educated at University of Graz[15].
  • Gordon Gollob received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[16].
  • Gordon Gollob is recorded as male[17].
  • Gordon Gollob's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Gordon Gollob's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[19].
  • Gordon Gollob's Commons category is recorded as Gordon Mac Gollob[20].
  • Gordon Gollob's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • Gordon Gollob was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Gordon Gollob was part of the conflict Battle of the Heligoland Bight[23].
  • Gordon Gollob's family name is recorded as Gollob[24].
  • Gordon Gollob's given name is recorded as Gordon[25].
  • Gordon Gollob's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[26].
  • Gordon Gollob's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Gordon Gollob was born in Vienna[2]. He was born on June 16, 1912[3]. His father was Heinrich Gollob[10]. His mother was Hanna Philippovich[11].

Education

Educated at Theresian Military Academy[14], a military academy[28], in Austria[29], founded in 1751[30], headquartered in Burg Wiener Neustadt[31] and University of Graz[15], a university[32], in Austria[33], founded in 1585[34], headquartered in Main building of the University of Graz[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], aircraft pilot[7], and soldier[8].

Recognition

Gordon Gollob received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[16].

Death and Burial

Gordon Gollob died on September 7, 1987[5]. He passed away in Sulingen[4].

Why It Matters

Gordon Gollob ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (125 views/month, #7,261 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Gordon Gollob born?

Born in Vienna[2], Gordon Gollob…

Where did Gordon Gollob die?

Gordon Gollob died in Sulingen[4].

Who were Gordon Gollob's parents?

Gordon Gollob's father was Heinrich Gollob[10]. Gordon Gollob's mother was Hanna Philippovich[11].

What did Gordon Gollob do for work?

Gordon Gollob worked as military personnel[6], aircraft pilot[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Gordon Gollob go to school?

Gordon Gollob was educated at Theresian Military Academy[14] and University of Graz[15].

What awards did Gordon Gollob receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Sulingen
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    Award received Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds
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