Karel Kuttelwascher

Czech pilot (1916–1959)
Person human Q2602672
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Karel Kuttelwascher

Summary

Karel Kuttelwascher is a human[1]. Born in Svatý Kříž[2], he… he was born on September 23, 1916[3]. He died in Truro[4]. He died on August 17, 1959[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Svatý Kříž[2], Karel Kuttelwascher…
  • Born in Havlíčkův Brod[9], Karel Kuttelwascher…
  • Karel Kuttelwascher died in Truro[4].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher was born on September 23, 1916[3].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher died on August 17, 1959[5].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher died on August 18, 1959[10].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher is buried at England[11].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[12].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[13].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher worked as an aircraft pilot[6].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher worked as a soldier[7].
  • Among Karel Kuttelwascher's employers was British European Airways[14].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher received the Order of the White Lion[15].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher received the Distinguished Flying Cross[16].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher received the Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[17].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher received the Medal "For Bravery Before the Enemy"[18].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher received the Croix de Guerre[19].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher received the Czechoslovak Medal of Merit[20].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher is recorded as male[21].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher's military branch is recorded as Royal Air Force[23].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher's military branch is recorded as Czechoslovak army in exile[24].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher's Commons category is recorded as Karel Kuttelwascher[25].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[26].
  • Karel Kuttelwascher's military, police or special rank is recorded as Sergeant[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Svatý Kříž[2], a municipal part of the Czech Republic[28], in Czech Republic[29] and Havlíčkův Brod[9], a municipality of the Czech Republic[30], in Czech Republic[31], headquartered in Havlíčkův Brod[32]. Karel Kuttelwascher was born on September 23, 1916[3]. He is identified as part of the Czechs ethnic group[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and soldier[7]. Karel Kuttelwascher was employed by British European Airways[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Order of the White Lion[15], an order[33], in Czechoslovakia[34], founded in 1922[35]; Distinguished Flying Cross[16], a cross[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1918[38]; Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[17], an award[39], in Czechoslovakia[40], founded in 1940[41]; Medal "For Bravery Before the Enemy"[18], a decoration[42], in Czechoslovakia[43], founded in 1940[44]; Croix de Guerre[19], an award[45], in France[46], founded in 1915[47]; and Czechoslovak Medal of Merit[20], a state decoration[48], in Czechoslovakia[49], founded in 1943[50].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include August 17, 1959[5] and August 18, 1959[10]. Karel Kuttelwascher died in Truro[4]. He is buried at England[11].

Why It Matters

Karel Kuttelwascher ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (99 views/month, #7,286 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Karel Kuttelwascher born?

Karel Kuttelwascher was born in Svatý Kříž[2].

Where did Karel Kuttelwascher die?

Karel Kuttelwascher died in Truro[4].

What did Karel Kuttelwascher do for work?

Karel Kuttelwascher worked as aircraft pilot[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Karel Kuttelwascher receive?

Honors received include Order of the White Lion[15], Distinguished Flying Cross[16], Czechoslovak War Cross 1939–1945[17], and Medal "For Bravery Before the Enemy"[18].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [9] . regional database of the Municipal Library of Hradec Kralove. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . regional database of the Regional Library of Highlands. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
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  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . regional database of the Regional Library of Highlands. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [13] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . Database of the Military Historical Archive. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . vuapraha.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [5] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . kmhk.tritius.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . The Fine Art Archive. Retrieved . tritius.kkvysociny.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  20. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  21. [48] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  22. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  23. [50] . 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. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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