Josef Priller

German World War II fighter pilot (1915–1961)
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Josef Priller

Summary

Josef Priller is a human[1]. His place of birth was Ingolstadt[2]. He was born on July 27, 1915[3]. He died in Böbing[4]. He died on May 20, 1961[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and fighter pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (486 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Josef Priller was born in Ingolstadt[2].
  • Josef Priller passed away in Böbing[4].
  • Josef Priller was born on July 27, 1915[3].
  • Josef Priller died on May 20, 1961[5].
  • Josef Priller held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Josef Priller's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Josef Priller worked as a fighter pilot[7].
  • Josef Priller was educated at Technical University of Munich[10].
  • Josef Priller received the German Cross in Gold[11].
  • Josef Priller received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[12].
  • Josef Priller is recorded as male[13].
  • Josef Priller's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Josef Priller's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[15].
  • Josef Priller's Commons category is recorded as Josef Priller[16].
  • Josef Priller's military, police or special rank is recorded as Oberst[17].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].
  • Josef Priller was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Josef Priller's family name is recorded as Q37435404[20].
  • Josef Priller's given name is recorded as Josef[21].
  • Josef Priller's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[22].
  • Josef Priller's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Josef Priller's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Josef Priller's name in native language is recorded as {'lang': 'de', 'text': 'Josef Priller'}[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Josef Priller was born in Ingolstadt[2]. He was born on July 27, 1915[3].

Education

Josef Priller was educated at Technical University of Munich[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and fighter pilot[7].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[11], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[12], a military decoration[28].

Death and Burial

Josef Priller died on May 20, 1961[5]. He passed away in Böbing[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[18].

Why It Matters

Josef Priller ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (486 views/month, #7,202 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Josef Priller born?

Born in Ingolstadt[2], Josef Priller…

Where did Josef Priller die?

Josef Priller died in Böbing[4].

What did Josef Priller do for work?

Josef Priller worked as aircraft pilot[6] and fighter pilot[7].

Where did Josef Priller go to school?

Josef Priller was educated at Technical University of Munich[10].

What awards did Josef Priller receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Böbing
    Award received
    Cause of death myocardial infarction
    Instance of human
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