Hans von Greiffenberg

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1893–1951)
Person human Q68156
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Hans von Greiffenberg

Summary

Hans von Greiffenberg is a human[1]. He was born in Q1021978[2]. He was born on October 12, 1893[3]. He passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4]. He died on June 30, 1951[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Hans von Greiffenberg's place of birth was Q1021978[2].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg was born on October 12, 1893[3].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg died on June 30, 1951[5].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg worked as a military officer[6].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's professions included soldier[7].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's field of work was military affairs[10].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's field of work was military campaign[11].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg is recorded as male[13].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[15].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's Commons category is recorded as Hans von Greiffenberg[16].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general[17].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg was part of the conflict World War I[18].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's given name is recorded as Hans[20].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[21].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's participant in is recorded as Hostages Trial[22].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Hans von Greiffenberg'}[24].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's start of work period is recorded as 1914[25].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's place of detention is recorded as Civilian Internment Enclosure no. 97, Neustadt in Hesse[26].
  • Hans von Greiffenberg's significant person is recorded as Wilhelm List[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Hans von Greiffenberg was born in Q1021978[2]. He was born on October 12, 1893[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and soldier[7]. Fields of work include military affairs[10], a concept[28] and military campaign[11], a type of conflict[29].

Recognition

Hans von Greiffenberg received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].

Death and Burial

Hans von Greiffenberg died on June 30, 1951[5]. He died in Königstein im Taunus[4].

Why It Matters

Hans von Greiffenberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9 views/month, #7,292 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Hans von Greiffenberg born?

Hans von Greiffenberg was born in Q1021978[2].

Where did Hans von Greiffenberg die?

Hans von Greiffenberg passed away in Königstein im Taunus[4].

What did Hans von Greiffenberg do for work?

Hans von Greiffenberg worked as military officer[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Hans von Greiffenberg receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [5] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Award received Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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