Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer

German officer and fighter pilot during World War II (1922–1950)
Person human Q61156
Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer
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Summary

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer is a human[1]. His place of birth was Calw[2]. He was born on February 16, 1922[3]. He passed away in Bordeaux[4]. He died on July 15, 1950[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's place of birth was Calw[2].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer passed away in Bordeaux[4].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer was born on February 16, 1922[3].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer died on July 15, 1950[5].
  • Burial took place at Calw[9].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer received the German Cross in Gold[11].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer is recorded as male[13].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[15].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's Commons category is recorded as Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer[16].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[17].
  • The cause of death was traffic collision[18].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's family name is recorded as Schnaufer[20].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's given name is recorded as Heinz[21].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[22].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[23].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's start of work period is recorded as 1939[25].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's end of work period is recorded as 1945[26].
  • Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer's P14927 is recorded as 119199866[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Calw[2], Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer… he was born on February 16, 1922[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[11], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12], a military decoration[30], in Nazi Germany[31].

Death and Burial

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer died on July 15, 1950[5]. He passed away in Bordeaux[4]. The cause of death was traffic collision[18]. He is buried at Calw[9].

Why It Matters

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (12 views/month, #7,204 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer born?

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer was born in Calw[2].

Where did Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer die?

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer passed away in Bordeaux[4].

What did Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer do for work?

Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer worked as aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Heinz-Wolfgang Schnaufer receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  15. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . 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

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 24
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  2. 23w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Calw
    Aliases → —
    Place of death → Bordeaux
    Place of burial → Calw
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