Kurt Knispel

German tank commander during World War II (1921–1945)
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Kurt Knispel
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Kurt Knispel

Summary

Kurt Knispel is a human[1]. Born in Salisov[2], he… he was born on September 20, 1921[3]. He died in Vrbovec[4]. He died on April 28, 1945[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6] and soldier[7]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,848 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Kurt Knispel was born in Salisov[2].
  • Kurt Knispel died in Vrbovec[4].
  • Kurt Knispel was born on September 20, 1921[3].
  • Kurt Knispel died on April 28, 1945[5].
  • Kurt Knispel died on April 30, 1945[9].
  • Burial took place at Brno Central Cemetery[10].
  • Kurt Knispel held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Kurt Knispel held citizenship in Czechoslovakia[12].
  • German was Kurt Knispel's native language[13].
  • Kurt Knispel is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[14].
  • Kurt Knispel's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Kurt Knispel's professions included soldier[7].
  • Kurt Knispel received the German Cross in Gold[15].
  • Kurt Knispel is recorded as male[16].
  • Kurt Knispel's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Kurt Knispel's military branch is recorded as German Army[18].
  • Kurt Knispel's Commons category is recorded as Kurt Knispel[19].
  • Kurt Knispel's military, police or special rank is recorded as Feldwebel[20].
  • Kurt Knispel was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Kurt Knispel's family name is recorded as Knispel[22].
  • Kurt Knispel's given name is recorded as Kurt[23].
  • Kurt Knispel's significant event is recorded as wounded in action[24].
  • Kurt Knispel's allegiance is recorded as Germany[25].
  • Kurt Knispel's military casualty classification is recorded as died of wounds[26].
  • Kurt Knispel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Salisov[2], Kurt Knispel… he was born on September 20, 1921[3]. He is identified as part of the Germans ethnic group[14]. German was his native language[13].

Career and Affiliations

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

Recognition

Kurt Knispel received the German Cross in Gold[15].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include April 28, 1945[5] and April 30, 1945[9]. Kurt Knispel died in Vrbovec[4]. Burial took place at Brno Central Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Kurt Knispel ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,848 views/month, #6,932 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Kurt Knispel born?

Born in Salisov[2], Kurt Knispel…

Where did Kurt Knispel die?

Kurt Knispel died in Vrbovec[4].

What did Kurt Knispel do for work?

Kurt Knispel worked as military personnel[6] and soldier[7].

What awards did Kurt Knispel receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  3. [16] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [17] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] . BillionGraves. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . wikidata.org.
  15. [20] . wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . volksbund.de. Retrieved . volksbund.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [9] . iDNES.cz. Retrieved . idnes.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . iDNES.cz. Retrieved . idnes.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Encyclopedia of Brno History. wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 4d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Vrbovec
    Award received
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    Award received German Cross in Gold
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