Karl Mauss

German World War II general; dentist (1898-1959)
Person human Q62774
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Karl Mauss

Summary

Karl Mauss is a human[1]. Born in Plön[2], he… he was born on +1898-05-17T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. He died on +1959-02-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a dentist[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Karl Mauss's place of birth was Plön[2].
  • Karl Mauss died in Hamburg[4].
  • Karl Mauss was born on +1898-05-17T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Karl Mauss died on +1959-02-09T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Karl Mauss held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Karl Mauss's professions included dentist[6].
  • Karl Mauss worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Karl Mauss was educated at University of Hamburg[10].
  • Karl Mauss received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11].
  • Karl Mauss received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Karl Mauss received the Hanseatic Cross[13].
  • Karl Mauss received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[14].
  • Karl Mauss received the German Cross[15].
  • Karl Mauss received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[16].
  • Karl Mauss was a member of Q51349035[17].
  • Karl Mauss's image is recorded as Generalleutnant Karl Mauss in Gotenhafen, 1945.jpg[18].
  • Karl Mauss is recorded as male[19].
  • Karl Mauss's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Karl Mauss's ISNI is recorded as 0000000018056281[21].
  • Karl Mauss's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 13269501[22].
  • Karl Mauss's GND ID is recorded as 125419422[23].
  • Karl Mauss's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[24].
  • Karl Mauss's Commons category is recorded as Karl Mauss[25].
  • Karl Mauss's military, police or special rank is recorded as General der Panzertruppe[26].
  • The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

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Origins and Family

Karl Mauss's place of birth was Plön[2]. He was born on +1898-05-17T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Karl Mauss was educated at University of Hamburg[10].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include dentist[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11], a military decoration[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31]; Hanseatic Cross[13], a cross[32], in German Reich[33], founded in 1915[34]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[14], a grade of an order[35], founded in 1939[36]; German Cross[15], an award[37], in Nazi Germany[38], founded in 1941[39]; and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[16], a cross[40], in German Reich[41], founded in 1934[42].

Death and Burial

Karl Mauss died on +1959-02-09T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Hamburg[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[27].

Why It Matters

Karl Mauss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (41 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[43] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[44]

FAQs

Where was Karl Mauss born?

Karl Mauss was born in Plön[2].

Where did Karl Mauss die?

Karl Mauss passed away in Hamburg[4].

What did Karl Mauss do for work?

Karl Mauss worked as dentist[6] and military personnel[7].

Where did Karl Mauss go to school?

Karl Mauss was educated at University of Hamburg[10].

What awards did Karl Mauss receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11], German Cross in Gold[12], Hanseatic Cross[13], and Clasp to the Iron Cross[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [18] . wikidata.org.
  2. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [9] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [23] . wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . wikidata.org.
  22. [17] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [43] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [44] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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