Horst von Mellenthin

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1898–1977)
Person human Q71294
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Horst von Mellenthin

Summary

Horst von Mellenthin is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hanover[2]. He was born on July 31, 1898[3]. He passed away in Wiesbaden[4]. He died on January 8, 1977[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Horst von Mellenthin's place of birth was Hanover[2].
  • Horst von Mellenthin died in Wiesbaden[4].
  • Horst von Mellenthin was born on July 31, 1898[3].
  • Horst von Mellenthin died on January 8, 1977[5].
  • Horst von Mellenthin held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Horst von Mellenthin worked as a military officer[6].
  • Horst von Mellenthin received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Horst von Mellenthin received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10].
  • Horst von Mellenthin received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Horst von Mellenthin is recorded as male[12].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's military branch is recorded as German Army[14].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Artillery[15].
  • Horst von Mellenthin was part of the conflict World War I[16].
  • Horst von Mellenthin was part of the conflict World War II[17].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's given name is recorded as Horst[18].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[19].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's start of work period is recorded as 1915[21].
  • Horst von Mellenthin's end of work period is recorded as 1945[22].

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Origins and Family

Horst von Mellenthin was born in Hanover[2]. He was born on July 31, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Horst von Mellenthin worked as a military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[23], in Nazi Germany[24]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10], a grade of an order[25], in Nazi Germany[26]; and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], a grade of an order[27], in Germany[28].

Death and Burial

Horst von Mellenthin died on January 8, 1977[5]. He passed away in Wiesbaden[4].

Why It Matters

Horst von Mellenthin ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (143 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Horst von Mellenthin born?

Horst von Mellenthin was born in Hanover[2].

Where did Horst von Mellenthin die?

Horst von Mellenthin passed away in Wiesbaden[4].

What did Horst von Mellenthin do for work?

Horst von Mellenthin worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Horst von Mellenthin receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[9], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10], and Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Wiesbaden
    Award received
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    Award received German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany
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