Hans Langsdorff

Recipient of the Iron Cross (1894–1939)
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Hans Langsdorff
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Hans Langsdorff

Summary

Hans Langsdorff is a human[1]. He was born in Bergen auf Rügen[2]. He was born on March 20, 1894[3]. He passed away in Buenos Aires[4]. He died on December 20, 1939[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Bergen auf Rügen[2], Hans Langsdorff…
  • Hans Langsdorff passed away in Buenos Aires[4].
  • Hans Langsdorff was born on March 20, 1894[3].
  • Hans Langsdorff died on December 20, 1939[5].
  • Hans Langsdorff died on December 19, 1939[8].
  • Hans Langsdorff is buried at La Chacarita Cemetery[9].
  • Hans Langsdorff held citizenship in German Empire[10].
  • Hans Langsdorff held citizenship in Nazi Germany[11].
  • Hans Langsdorff's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Hans Langsdorff received the Iron Cross[12].
  • Hans Langsdorff is recorded as male[13].
  • Hans Langsdorff's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hans Langsdorff's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Navy[15].
  • Hans Langsdorff's Commons category is recorded as Hans Langsdorff[16].
  • Hans Langsdorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[17].
  • Hans Langsdorff's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[18].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[19].
  • Hans Langsdorff's commander of is recorded as Admiral Graf Spee[20].
  • Hans Langsdorff was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Hans Langsdorff was part of the conflict Battle of Jutland[22].
  • Hans Langsdorff was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Hans Langsdorff was part of the conflict Battle of the River Plate[24].
  • Hans Langsdorff's family name is recorded as Langsdorff[25].
  • Hans Langsdorff's given name is recorded as Hans[26].
  • Hans Langsdorff's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Bergen auf Rügen[2], Hans Langsdorff… he was born on March 20, 1894[3].

Career and Affiliations

Hans Langsdorff's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Hans Langsdorff received the Iron Cross[12].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include December 20, 1939[5] and December 19, 1939[8]. Hans Langsdorff died in Buenos Aires[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[19]. Burial took place at La Chacarita Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Hans Langsdorff ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (241 views/month, #7,060 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Hans Langsdorff born?

Hans Langsdorff's place of birth was Bergen auf Rügen[2].

Where did Hans Langsdorff die?

Hans Langsdorff passed away in Buenos Aires[4].

What did Hans Langsdorff do for work?

Hans Langsdorff worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Hans Langsdorff receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Buenos Aires
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    Cause of death gunshot wound
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