Harald von Hirschfeld

German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1912–1945)
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Harald von Hirschfeld

Summary

Harald von Hirschfeld is a human[1]. He was born in Weimar[2]. He was born on July 10, 1912[3]. He died in Dukla Pass[4]. He died on January 18, 1945[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Harald von Hirschfeld's place of birth was Weimar[2].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld passed away in Dukla Pass[4].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld was born on July 10, 1912[3].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld died on January 18, 1945[5].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[9].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld received the Long Service Medal 4th Class, 4 Years (Wehrmacht)[10].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld received the Anschluss Medal[11].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld received the Sudetenland Medal[12].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[13].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld received the Iron Cross 1st Class[14].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld is recorded as male[15].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's military branch is recorded as German Army[17].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[18].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's military, police or special rank is recorded as soldier[19].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's family name is recorded as von Hirschfeld[21].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's given name is recorded as Harald[22].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Harald von Hirschfeld's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[24].

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Origins and Family

Harald von Hirschfeld's place of birth was Weimar[2]. He was born on July 10, 1912[3].

Career and Affiliations

Harald von Hirschfeld worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[9], a grade of an order[25], in Nazi Germany[26]; Long Service Medal 4th Class, 4 Years (Wehrmacht)[10], a class of award[27], in German Reich[28]; Anschluss Medal[11], a campaign medal[29], in German Reich[30], founded in 1938[31]; Sudetenland Medal[12], a campaign medal[32], in German Reich[33], founded in 1938[34]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[13], a grade of an order[35]; and Iron Cross 1st Class[14], a grade of an order[36].

Death and Burial

Harald von Hirschfeld died on January 18, 1945[5]. He passed away in Dukla Pass[4].

Why It Matters

Harald von Hirschfeld has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Harald von Hirschfeld born?

Harald von Hirschfeld was born in Weimar[2].

Where did Harald von Hirschfeld die?

Harald von Hirschfeld died in Dukla Pass[4].

What did Harald von Hirschfeld do for work?

Harald von Hirschfeld worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Harald von Hirschfeld receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[9], Long Service Medal 4th Class, 4 Years (Wehrmacht)[10], Anschluss Medal[11], and Sudetenland Medal[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  2. 8w ago · Clemens Dulcis · 2026-08-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  25. 13w ago · Kbamert · 2026-07-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  26. 13w ago · Kbamert · 2026-07-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  27. 13w ago · Kbamert · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  28. 13w ago · Kbamert · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  29. 14w ago · Kbamert · 2026-06-28 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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