Josef Mai

German flying ace
Person human Q6279994
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Josef Mai

Summary

Josef Mai is a human[1]. His place of birth was Otorowo, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2]. He was born on March 3, 1887[3]. He died in West Germany[4]. He died on January 18, 1982[5]. He worked as a flying ace[6], military officer[7], and mechanic[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Otorowo, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2], Josef Mai…
  • Josef Mai passed away in West Germany[4].
  • Josef Mai was born on March 3, 1887[3].
  • Josef Mai was born on 1887[10].
  • Josef Mai died on January 18, 1982[5].
  • Josef Mai held citizenship in German Empire[11].
  • Josef Mai's professions included flying ace[6].
  • Josef Mai's professions included military officer[7].
  • Josef Mai's professions included mechanic[8].
  • Josef Mai received the Iron Cross[12].
  • Josef Mai is recorded as male[13].
  • Josef Mai's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Josef Mai's Commons category is recorded as Josef Mai[15].
  • Josef Mai's military, police or special rank is recorded as podporuchik[16].
  • Josef Mai's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[17].
  • Josef Mai's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[18].
  • Josef Mai was part of the conflict World War I[19].
  • Josef Mai's family name is recorded as Mai[20].
  • Josef Mai's given name is recorded as Josef[21].
  • Josef Mai's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].

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Origins and Family

Born in Otorowo, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2], Josef Mai… Recorded date of birth include March 3, 1887[3] and 1887[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include flying ace[6], military officer[7], and mechanic[8].

Recognition

Josef Mai received the Iron Cross[12].

Death and Burial

Josef Mai died on January 18, 1982[5]. He died in West Germany[4].

Why It Matters

Josef Mai ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

FAQs

Where was Josef Mai born?

Born in Otorowo, Greater Poland Voivodeship[2], Josef Mai…

Where did Josef Mai die?

Josef Mai died in West Germany[4].

What did Josef Mai do for work?

Josef Mai worked as flying ace[6], military officer[7], and mechanic[8].

What awards did Josef Mai receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
  15. [10] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 11d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation flying ace, military officer, mechanic
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  2. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death West Germany
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Award received Iron Cross
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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