Gustav-Adolf von Zangen

German general (1892–1964)
Person human Q61403
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Gustav-Adolf von Zangen

Summary

Gustav-Adolf von Zangen is a human[1]. Born in Darmstadt[2], he… he was born on November 7, 1892[3]. He passed away in Hanau[4]. He died on May 1, 1964[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and police[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (397 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen was born in Darmstadt[2].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen passed away in Hanau[4].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen was born on November 7, 1892[3].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen died on May 1, 1964[5].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen worked as a military officer[6].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen worked as a police[7].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[10].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen is recorded as male[12].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's military branch is recorded as German Army[14].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[15].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's Commons category is recorded as Gustav-Adolf von Zangen[16].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[17].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's commander of is recorded as LXXXVII Army Corps (Wehrmacht)[18].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's family name is recorded as Zangen[21].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's given name is recorded as Gustav-Adolf[22].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[23].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's start of work period is recorded as 1911[25].
  • Gustav-Adolf von Zangen's end of work period is recorded as 1945[26].

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Origins and Family

Gustav-Adolf von Zangen was born in Darmstadt[2]. He was born on November 7, 1892[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and police[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[10], a cross[27], in German Reich[28], founded in 1934[29] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31].

Death and Burial

Gustav-Adolf von Zangen died on May 1, 1964[5]. He died in Hanau[4].

Why It Matters

Gustav-Adolf von Zangen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (397 views/month, #7,155 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Gustav-Adolf von Zangen born?

Born in Darmstadt[2], Gustav-Adolf von Zangen…

Where did Gustav-Adolf von Zangen die?

Gustav-Adolf von Zangen passed away in Hanau[4].

What did Gustav-Adolf von Zangen do for work?

Gustav-Adolf von Zangen worked as military officer[6] and police[7].

What awards did Gustav-Adolf von Zangen receive?

Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[10] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . 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. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military officer, police
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  2. 5w ago · Anvilaquarius · 2026-05-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instance of
    Country of citizenship Germany
    Place of birth Darmstadt
    End of work period +1945-00-00T00:00:00Z
    + 22 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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