Hermann Foertsch

German general during World War II (1895-1961)
Person human Q71298
Hermann Foertsch
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Hermann Foertsch

Summary

Hermann Foertsch is a human[1]. His place of birth was Drzonowo Wałeckie[2]. He was born on April 4, 1895[3]. He passed away in Munich[4]. He died on December 27, 1961[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Hermann Foertsch's place of birth was Drzonowo Wałeckie[2].
  • Hermann Foertsch died in Munich[4].
  • Hermann Foertsch was born on April 4, 1895[3].
  • Hermann Foertsch died on December 27, 1961[5].
  • Hermann Foertsch's father was Volker Foertsch[8].
  • Hermann Foertsch held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Hermann Foertsch's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Among Hermann Foertsch's employers was Ministry of the Reichswehr[10].
  • Hermann Foertsch received the German Cross in Gold[11].
  • Hermann Foertsch received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].
  • Hermann Foertsch is recorded as male[13].
  • Hermann Foertsch's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Hermann Foertsch's military branch is recorded as German Army[15].
  • Hermann Foertsch's Commons category is recorded as Hermann Foertsch[16].
  • Hermann Foertsch's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[17].
  • Hermann Foertsch's commander of is recorded as 21st Infantry Division[18].
  • Hermann Foertsch was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Hermann Foertsch was part of the conflict World War II[20].
  • Hermann Foertsch's family name is recorded as Foertsch[21].
  • Hermann Foertsch's given name is recorded as Hermann[22].
  • Hermann Foertsch's participant in is recorded as Hostages Trial[23].
  • Hermann Foertsch's participant in is recorded as Hostages Trial[24].
  • Hermann Foertsch's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].
  • Hermann Foertsch's start of work period is recorded as 1913[26].
  • Hermann Foertsch's end of work period is recorded as 1945[27].

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Origins and Family

Hermann Foertsch was born in Drzonowo Wałeckie[2]. He was born on April 4, 1895[3]. His father was Volker Foertsch[8].

Career and Affiliations

Hermann Foertsch worked as a military personnel[6]. He was employed by Ministry of the Reichswehr[10].

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[12], a Q1499804[30], in Nazi Germany[31], founded in 1939[32].

Death and Burial

Hermann Foertsch died on December 27, 1961[5]. He passed away in Munich[4].

Why It Matters

Hermann Foertsch ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (105 views/month, #7,271 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

Works attributed to him include Himmerod memorandum[35], a memorandum[36], founded in 1950[37], written by Friedrich Ruge[38].

FAQs

Where was Hermann Foertsch born?

Born in Drzonowo Wałeckie[2], Hermann Foertsch…

Where did Hermann Foertsch die?

Hermann Foertsch passed away in Munich[4].

Who were Hermann Foertsch's parents?

Hermann Foertsch's father was Volker Foertsch[8].

What did Hermann Foertsch do for work?

Hermann Foertsch worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Hermann Foertsch receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11] and 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] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [35] ↑ . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [38] ↑ . 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. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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