Heinz von Randow

German general (1890–1942)
Person human Q75538
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Heinz von Randow

Summary

Heinz von Randow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Grammow[2]. He was born on +1890-11-15T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Sirte[4]. He died on +1942-12-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grammow[2], Heinz von Randow…
  • Heinz von Randow died in Sirte[4].
  • Heinz von Randow was born on +1890-11-15T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Heinz von Randow died on +1942-12-21T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Heinz von Randow is buried at Tobruk German cemetery[8].
  • Heinz von Randow's father was Friederich Ernst Karl von Randow[9].
  • Heinz von Randow's mother was Anna, Freiin von Maltzahn[10].
  • Heinz von Randow held citizenship in Nazi Germany[11].
  • Heinz von Randow's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Heinz von Randow received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Heinz von Randow received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[13].
  • Heinz von Randow received the Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)[14].
  • Heinz von Randow received the Hanseatic Cross[15].
  • Heinz von Randow received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[16].
  • Heinz von Randow received the Iron Cross 1st Class[17].
  • Heinz von Randow's image is recorded as Portrait of Heinz von Randow.jpeg[18].
  • Heinz von Randow is recorded as male[19].
  • Heinz von Randow's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Heinz von Randow's family is recorded as Randow[21].
  • Heinz von Randow's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[22].
  • Heinz von Randow's Commons category is recorded as Heinz von Randow[23].
  • Heinz von Randow's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[24].
  • Heinz von Randow's military, police or special rank is recorded as Fänrik[25].
  • Heinz von Randow's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[26].
  • Heinz von Randow's military, police or special rank is recorded as Oberleutnant[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinz von Randow's place of birth was Grammow[2]. He was born on +1890-11-15T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Friederich Ernst Karl von Randow[9]. His mother was Anna, Freiin von Maltzahn[10].

Career and Affiliations

Heinz von Randow worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[13], a grade of an order[30], founded in 1939[31]; Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)[14], a war merit cross[32], in Grand Duchy of Mecklenburg-Schwerin[33], founded in 1848[34]; Hanseatic Cross[15], a cross[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1915[37]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[16], a grade of an order[38]; and Iron Cross 1st Class[17], a grade of an order[39].

Death and Burial

Heinz von Randow died on +1942-12-21T00:00:00Z[5]. He died in Sirte[4]. Burial took place at Tobruk German cemetery[8].

Why It Matters

Heinz von Randow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Heinz von Randow born?

Heinz von Randow was born in Grammow[2].

Where did Heinz von Randow die?

Heinz von Randow passed away in Sirte[4].

Who were Heinz von Randow's parents?

Heinz von Randow's father was Friederich Ernst Karl von Randow[9]. Heinz von Randow's mother was Anna, Freiin von Maltzahn[10].

What did Heinz von Randow do for work?

Heinz von Randow worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Heinz von Randow receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[12], Clasp to the Iron Cross[13], Military Merit Cross (Mecklenburg-Schwerin)[14], and Hanseatic Cross[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  7. [11] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
  9. [21] . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . TracesOfWar. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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