Michael Pössinger

German bobsledder (1919–2003)
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Summary

Michael Pössinger was born on January 18, 1919[1], in Ettal[2]. He died on May 23, 2003[3], in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4]. He worked as a bobsledder[5], Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[6], Commander[7], military officer[8], and Kombat[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (74 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
  • Occupation: soldier[12]
  • Educated at: Ettal Monastery boarding school in Bavaria[13]
  • Award received: Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], German Cross in Gold[15], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Christian Democratic Union[18]
  • Military branch: German Army[19]
  • Military, police or special rank: Major[20], lieutenant colonel[21]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[22]
  • Sport: bobsleigh[23]
  • Family name: Pössinger[24]
  • Given name: Michael[25]
  • Participant in: 1956 Winter Olympics[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[27]
  • Country for sport: Germany[28]

Why It Matters

Michael Pössinger has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Michael Pössinger born?

Michael Pössinger's place of birth was Ettal[2].

Where did Michael Pössinger die?

Michael Pössinger died in Garmisch-Partenkirchen[4].

What did Michael Pössinger do for work?

Michael Pössinger worked as a bobsledder[5], Recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[6], Commander[7], military officer[8], and Kombat[9].

Where did Michael Pössinger go to school?

Michael Pössinger was educated at Ettal Monastery boarding school in Bavaria[13].

What awards did Michael Pössinger receive?

Honors received include Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[14], German Cross in Gold[15], and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[16].

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  18. [21] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Educated at → Ettal Monastery boarding school in Bavaria
    Family name → Pössinger
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