Karl Freiherr von Thüngen

German general (1893–1944)
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Karl Freiherr von Thüngen

Summary

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen is a human[1]. Born in Mainz[2], he… he was born on June 26, 1893[3]. He died in Brandenburg an der Havel[4]. He died on October 24, 1944[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's place of birth was Mainz[2].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen passed away in Brandenburg an der Havel[4].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen was born on June 26, 1893[3].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen died on October 24, 1944[5].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's father was Carl Ernst von Thüngen[9].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen held citizenship in German Reich[10].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's professions included military officer[6].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen worked as a resistance fighter[7].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen received the Military Merit Cross III. Class[11].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen is recorded as male[14].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's noble title is recorded as baron[16].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[17].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's Commons category is recorded as Karl Freiherr von Thüngen[18].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[19].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen was part of the conflict World War I[21].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen was part of the conflict World War II[22].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's family name is recorded as Thüngen[23].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's given name is recorded as Karl[24].
  • Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Mainz[2], Karl Freiherr von Thüngen… he was born on June 26, 1893[3]. His father was Carl Ernst von Thüngen[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and resistance fighter[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[11]; German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27]; and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30].

Death and Burial

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen died on October 24, 1944[5]. He passed away in Brandenburg an der Havel[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[20].

Why It Matters

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (100 views/month, #7,291 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31]

FAQs

Where was Karl Freiherr von Thüngen born?

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen was born in Mainz[2].

Where did Karl Freiherr von Thüngen die?

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen died in Brandenburg an der Havel[4].

Who were Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's parents?

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen's father was Carl Ernst von Thüngen[9].

What did Karl Freiherr von Thüngen do for work?

Karl Freiherr von Thüngen worked as military officer[6] and resistance fighter[7].

What awards did Karl Freiherr von Thüngen receive?

Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[11], German Cross in Gold[12], and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  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
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . 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. [31] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Brandenburg an der Havel
    Noble title baron
    Award received
    Cause of death gunshot wound
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