Philipp Kleffel

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1887–1964)
Person human Q2497629
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Philipp Kleffel

Summary

Philipp Kleffel is a human[1]. He was born in Poznań[2]. He was born on December 9, 1887[3]. He died in Coburg[4]. He died on October 10, 1964[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Philipp Kleffel was born in Poznań[2].
  • Philipp Kleffel passed away in Coburg[4].
  • Philipp Kleffel was born on December 9, 1887[3].
  • Philipp Kleffel died on October 10, 1964[5].
  • Philipp Kleffel held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Philipp Kleffel's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Philipp Kleffel received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Philipp Kleffel received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10].
  • Philipp Kleffel received the Friedrich-August-Kreuz[11].
  • Philipp Kleffel received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[12].
  • Philipp Kleffel received the German Cross[13].
  • Philipp Kleffel received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[14].
  • Philipp Kleffel is recorded as male[15].
  • Philipp Kleffel's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Philipp Kleffel's military branch is recorded as German Army[17].
  • Philipp Kleffel's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Cavalry[18].
  • Philipp Kleffel's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[19].
  • Philipp Kleffel was part of the conflict World War I[20].
  • Philipp Kleffel was part of the conflict World War II[21].
  • Philipp Kleffel's given name is recorded as Philipp[22].
  • Philipp Kleffel's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[23].
  • Philipp Kleffel's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[24].
  • Philipp Kleffel's start of work period is recorded as 1905[25].
  • Philipp Kleffel's end of work period is recorded as 1945[26].
  • Philipp Kleffel's significant person is recorded as Arthur Seyss-Inquart[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Philipp Kleffel was born in Poznań[2]. He was born on December 9, 1887[3].

Career and Affiliations

Philipp Kleffel worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31], founded in 1939[32]; Friedrich-August-Kreuz[11], a cross[33], in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[34], founded in 1914[35]; Clasp to the Iron Cross[12], a grade of an order[36], founded in 1939[37]; German Cross[13], an award[38], in Nazi Germany[39], founded in 1941[40]; and Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[14], a cross[41], in German Reich[42], founded in 1934[43].

Death and Burial

Philipp Kleffel died on October 10, 1964[5]. He died in Coburg[4].

Why It Matters

Philipp Kleffel ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (56 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44]

FAQs

Where was Philipp Kleffel born?

Philipp Kleffel's place of birth was Poznań[2].

Where did Philipp Kleffel die?

Philipp Kleffel passed away in Coburg[4].

What did Philipp Kleffel do for work?

Philipp Kleffel worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Philipp Kleffel receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[9], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], Friedrich-August-Kreuz[11], and Clasp to the Iron Cross[12].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
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  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [19] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Nuremberg Trials Project. 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
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
    Military, police or special rank General of the Cavalry
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  2. 18d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel
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  3. 4w ago · KaleemBot bot · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation
    Significant person Arthur Seyss-Inquart
    Work period start
    Place of death Coburg
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