Manfred von Richthofen

Summary

Manfred von Richthofen is a human^[1]. Born in Wrocław^[2], he… he was born on May 2, 1892^[3]. He died in Vaux-sur-Somme^[4]. He died on April 21, 1918^[5]. He worked as an airman^[6] and military officer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,074 views/month, #4,093 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Manfred von Richthofen's place of birth was Wrocław^[2].
• Manfred von Richthofen passed away in Vaux-sur-Somme^[4].
• Manfred von Richthofen was born on May 2, 1892^[3].
• Manfred von Richthofen died on April 21, 1918^[5].
• Burial took place at South Cemetery Wiesbaden^[9].
• Manfred von Richthofen's father was Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen^[10].
• Manfred von Richthofen's mother was Kunigunde von Schickfus und Neudorff^[11].
• Manfred von Richthofen held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia^[12].
• Manfred von Richthofen's professions included airman^[6].
• Manfred von Richthofen's professions included military officer^[7].
• Manfred von Richthofen was educated at Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute^[13].
• Manfred von Richthofen received the Pour le Mérite^[14].
• Manfred von Richthofen received the Military Merit Cross III. Class^[15].
• Manfred von Richthofen received the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class^[16].
• Manfred von Richthofen received the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)^[17].
• Manfred von Richthofen received the flying ace^[18].
• Manfred von Richthofen received the War Merit Cross (Brunswick)^[19].
• Manfred von Richthofen is recorded as male^[20].
• Manfred von Richthofen's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Manfred von Richthofen's noble title is recorded as Freiherr^[22].
• Manfred von Richthofen's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Air Service^[23].
• Manfred von Richthofen's military branch is recorded as cavalry^[24].
• Manfred von Richthofen's Commons category is recorded as Manfred von Richthofen^[25].
• Manfred von Richthofen's military, police or special rank is recorded as cavalry master^[26].
• Manfred von Richthofen's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives^[27].

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Origins and Family

Manfred von Richthofen was born in Wrocław^[2]. He was born on May 2, 1892^[3]. His father was Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen^[10]. His mother was Kunigunde von Schickfus und Neudorff^[11].

Education

Manfred von Richthofen was educated at Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include airman^[6] and military officer^[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite^[14], a courage award^[28], in Prussia^[29], founded in 1740^[30]; Military Merit Cross III. Class^[15]; Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class^[16], a grade of an order^[31], in Prussia^[32]; Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)^[17], an order of merit^[33], in Austria–Hungary^[34], founded in 1816^[35]; flying ace^[18], an award^[36]; and War Merit Cross (Brunswick)^[19], a cross^[37], in Duchy of Brunswick^[38], founded in 1914^[39].

Death and Burial

Manfred von Richthofen died on April 21, 1918^[5]. He died in Vaux-sur-Somme^[4]. He is buried at South Cemetery Wiesbaden^[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Manfred von Richthofen include Jagdgeschwader 1^[40], a Jagdgeschwader^[41], in German Reich^[42], founded in 1917^[43]; Jagdgeschwader 2^[44], a Jagdgeschwader^[45], in Nazi Germany^[46], founded in 1939^[47]; and Jagdgeschwader 71^[48], a wing^[49], in Germany^[50], founded in 1959^[51].

Why It Matters

Manfred von Richthofen ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,074 views/month, #4,093 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[52] He is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[53]

Entities named for him include Jagdgeschwader 1^[40], a Jagdgeschwader^[41], in German Reich^[42], founded in 1917^[43]; Jagdgeschwader 2^[44], a Jagdgeschwader^[45], in Nazi Germany^[46], founded in 1939^[47]; and Jagdgeschwader 71^[48], a wing^[49], in Germany^[50], founded in 1959^[51].

FAQs

Where was Manfred von Richthofen born?

Born in Wrocław^[2], Manfred von Richthofen…

Where did Manfred von Richthofen die?

Manfred von Richthofen passed away in Vaux-sur-Somme^[4].

Who were Manfred von Richthofen's parents?

Manfred von Richthofen's father was Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen^[10]. Manfred von Richthofen's mother was Kunigunde von Schickfus und Neudorff^[11].

What did Manfred von Richthofen do for work?

Manfred von Richthofen worked as airman^[6] and military officer^[7].

Where did Manfred von Richthofen go to school?

Manfred von Richthofen was educated at Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute^[13].

What awards did Manfred von Richthofen receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite^[14], Military Merit Cross III. Class^[15], Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class^[16], and Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)^[17].