Josef Wächter

Austrian politician
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Summary

Josef Wächter was born on December 29, 1866[1], in Havraň[2]. He died on October 31, 1949[3], in Vienna[4]. He worked as a politician[5]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[6]

Key Facts

  • Child: Otto Wächter[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Austria[8]
  • Position held: Federal minister of National Defence[9]
  • Award received: Military Merit Cross[10], Order of Leopold[11], Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[12], Karl Troop Cross[13], Iron Cross[14], Military Order of Maria Theresa[15], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Commons category: Josef Wächter[18]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[19], lieutenant general[20]
  • Family name: Wächter[21]
  • Given name: Josef[22]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[23]

FAQs

Where was Josef Wächter born?

Josef Wächter was born in Havraň[2].

Where did Josef Wächter die?

Josef Wächter died in Vienna[4].

What did Josef Wächter do for work?

Josef Wächter worked as a politician[5].

What awards did Josef Wächter receive?

Honors received include Military Merit Cross[10], Order of Leopold[11], Order of the Iron Crown (Kingdom of Italy)[12], and Karl Troop Cross[13].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Austrian Parliament personal database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] ↑ . Austrian Parliament personal database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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