Heinz Greiner

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1895-1977)
Person human Q3129536
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Heinz Greiner

Summary

Heinz Greiner is a human[1]. His place of birth was Amberg[2]. He was born on August 12, 1895[3]. He passed away in Rottach-Egern[4]. He died on November 19, 1977[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Heinz Greiner was born in Amberg[2].
  • Heinz Greiner died in Rottach-Egern[4].
  • Heinz Greiner was born on August 12, 1895[3].
  • Heinz Greiner died on November 19, 1977[5].
  • Heinz Greiner held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Heinz Greiner's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Heinz Greiner's professions included military officer[7].
  • Heinz Greiner's field of work was World War I[10].
  • Heinz Greiner's field of work was World War II[11].
  • Heinz Greiner's field of work was military strategy[12].
  • Heinz Greiner received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13].
  • Heinz Greiner received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14].
  • Heinz Greiner is recorded as male[15].
  • Heinz Greiner's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Heinz Greiner's military branch is recorded as German Army[17].
  • Heinz Greiner's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[18].
  • Heinz Greiner was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Heinz Greiner's family name is recorded as Greiner[20].
  • Heinz Greiner's given name is recorded as Heinz[21].
  • Heinz Greiner's given name is recorded as Heinrich[22].
  • Heinz Greiner's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Amberg[2], Heinz Greiner… he was born on August 12, 1895[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6] and military officer[7]. Fields of work include World War I[10], a world war[24]; World War II[11], a world war[25]; and military strategy[12], a military term[26].

Recognition

Awards received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13], a cross[27], in German Reich[28], founded in 1934[29] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31].

Death and Burial

Heinz Greiner died on November 19, 1977[5]. He died in Rottach-Egern[4].

Why It Matters

Heinz Greiner ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32]

FAQs

Where was Heinz Greiner born?

Born in Amberg[2], Heinz Greiner…

Where did Heinz Greiner die?

Heinz Greiner died in Rottach-Egern[4].

What did Heinz Greiner do for work?

Heinz Greiner worked as military personnel[6] and military officer[7].

What awards did Heinz Greiner receive?

Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[13] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [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.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Amberg
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Nukat id n2007116637
    Military branch German Army
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