Horst Großmann

German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1891-1972)
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Horst Großmann
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Horst Großmann

Summary

Horst Großmann is a human[1]. His place of birth was Sędki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2]. He was born on November 19, 1891[3]. He passed away in Rüsselsheim am Main[4]. He died on May 4, 1972[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Sędki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2], Horst Großmann…
  • Horst Großmann died in Rüsselsheim am Main[4].
  • Horst Großmann was born on November 19, 1891[3].
  • Horst Großmann died on May 4, 1972[5].
  • Horst Großmann held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Horst Großmann worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Horst Großmann received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Horst Großmann received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10].
  • Horst Großmann is recorded as male[11].
  • Horst Großmann's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Horst Großmann's military branch is recorded as German Army[13].
  • Horst Großmann's Commons category is recorded as Horst Großmann[14].
  • Horst Großmann's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[15].
  • Horst Großmann's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[16].
  • Horst Großmann's commander of is recorded as 6th Infantry Division[17].
  • Horst Großmann was part of the conflict World War I[18].
  • Horst Großmann was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Horst Großmann's family name is recorded as Großmann[20].
  • Horst Großmann's given name is recorded as Horst[21].
  • Horst Großmann's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[22].
  • Horst Großmann's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[23].
  • Horst Großmann's start of work period is recorded as 1911[24].
  • Horst Großmann's end of work period is recorded as 1945[25].

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Origins and Family

Born in Sędki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2], Horst Großmann… he was born on November 19, 1891[3].

Career and Affiliations

Horst Großmann's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29].

Death and Burial

Horst Großmann died on May 4, 1972[5]. He died in Rüsselsheim am Main[4].

Why It Matters

Horst Großmann ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,294 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Horst Großmann born?

Horst Großmann was born in Sędki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship[2].

Where did Horst Großmann die?

Horst Großmann died in Rüsselsheim am Main[4].

What did Horst Großmann do for work?

Horst Großmann worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Horst Großmann receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[9] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [16] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . 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. [30] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
    Military, police or special rank General of the Infantry
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth Sędki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
    Idref id 190139714
    End of work period +1945-00-00T00:00:00Z
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