Johannes Steinhoff

German World War II fighter pilot and general of the Bundeswehr (1913–1994)
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Johannes Steinhoff

Summary

Johannes Steinhoff is a human[1]. He was born in Bottendorf[2]. He was born on September 15, 1913[3]. He passed away in Pech[4]. He died on February 21, 1994[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Johannes Steinhoff's place of birth was Bottendorf[2].
  • Johannes Steinhoff died in Pech[4].
  • Johannes Steinhoff was born on September 15, 1913[3].
  • Johannes Steinhoff died on February 21, 1994[5].
  • Johannes Steinhoff is buried at Villip Cemetery[9].
  • Johannes Steinhoff held citizenship in Germany[10].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Johannes Steinhoff held the position of Inspector of the Air Force[11].
  • Johannes Steinhoff received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12].
  • Johannes Steinhoff received the Legion of Honour[13].
  • Johannes Steinhoff received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[14].
  • Johannes Steinhoff received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].
  • Johannes Steinhoff is recorded as male[16].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[18].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's military branch is recorded as German Air Force[19].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's Commons category is recorded as Johannes Steinhoff[20].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[21].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's military, police or special rank is recorded as army general[22].
  • Johannes Steinhoff was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's family name is recorded as Steinhoff[24].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's given name is recorded as Johannes[25].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[26].
  • Johannes Steinhoff's allegiance is recorded as Germany[27].

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Origins and Family

Johannes Steinhoff was born in Bottendorf[2]. He was born on September 15, 1913[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7]. Johannes Steinhoff held the position of Inspector of the Air Force[11].

Recognition

Awards received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], a grade of an order[28], in Germany[29]; Legion of Honour[13], a state order[30], in France[31], founded in 1802[32]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[14], a military decoration[33]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15], a grade of an order[34], in United States[35].

Death and Burial

Johannes Steinhoff died on February 21, 1994[5]. He died in Pech[4]. He is buried at Villip Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Johannes Steinhoff include Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 73[36], a wing[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1959[39].

Why It Matters

Johannes Steinhoff ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (172 views/month, #7,129 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

Entities named for him include Taktisches Luftwaffengeschwader 73[36], a wing[37], in Germany[38], founded in 1959[39].

FAQs

Where was Johannes Steinhoff born?

Johannes Steinhoff's place of birth was Bottendorf[2].

Where did Johannes Steinhoff die?

Johannes Steinhoff died in Pech[4].

What did Johannes Steinhoff do for work?

Johannes Steinhoff worked as aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Johannes Steinhoff receive?

Honors received include Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[12], Legion of Honour[13], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[14], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[15].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [36] . 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. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [39] . 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. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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