Rolf Thomsen

German admiral and U-boat commander during World War II
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Rolf Thomsen

Summary

Rolf Thomsen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on +1915-05-05T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Bad Godesberg[4]. He died on +2003-03-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a submariner[6], military personnel[7], military personnel[8], and Marineoffizier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Rolf Thomsen's place of birth was Berlin[2].
  • Rolf Thomsen died in Bad Godesberg[4].
  • Rolf Thomsen was born on +1915-05-05T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Rolf Thomsen was born on +1915-05-06T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Rolf Thomsen died on +2003-03-26T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Rolf Thomsen held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Rolf Thomsen worked as a submariner[6].
  • Rolf Thomsen's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Rolf Thomsen worked as a military personnel[8].
  • Rolf Thomsen's professions included Marineoffizier[9].
  • Rolf Thomsen held the position of adjutant[13].
  • Rolf Thomsen held the position of adjutant[14].
  • Rolf Thomsen was educated at Naval Academy at Mürwik[15].
  • Rolf Thomsen received the German Cross in Gold[16].
  • Rolf Thomsen received the U-boat Front Clasp[17].
  • Rolf Thomsen received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[18].
  • Rolf Thomsen received the Observer Badge[19].
  • Rolf Thomsen received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[20].
  • Rolf Thomsen received the Iron Cross 1st Class[21].
  • Rolf Thomsen is recorded as male[22].
  • Rolf Thomsen's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Rolf Thomsen's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 6020165628852242480007[24].
  • Rolf Thomsen's GND ID is recorded as 1260844129[25].
  • Rolf Thomsen's military branch is recorded as Kriegsmarine[26].
  • Rolf Thomsen's military branch is recorded as German Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Rolf Thomsen… Recorded date of birth include +1915-05-05T00:00:00Z[3] and +1915-05-06T00:00:00Z[11].

Education

Rolf Thomsen was educated at Naval Academy at Mürwik[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include submariner[6], military personnel[7], and Marineoffizier[9]. Positions held include adjutant[13], a military position[28].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[16], a grade of an order[29], in Nazi Germany[30]; U-boat Front Clasp[17], a military decoration[31], in Nazi Germany[32], founded in 1944[33]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[18], a grade of an order[34], in Nazi Germany[35]; Observer Badge[19], an award[36], in Nazi Germany[37], founded in 1935[38]; Iron Cross 2nd Class[20], a grade of an order[39]; and Iron Cross 1st Class[21], a grade of an order[40].

Death and Burial

Rolf Thomsen died on +2003-03-26T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Bad Godesberg[4].

Why It Matters

Rolf Thomsen ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (25 views/month, #7,284 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41]

FAQs

Where was Rolf Thomsen born?

Born in Berlin[2], Rolf Thomsen…

Where did Rolf Thomsen die?

Rolf Thomsen died in Bad Godesberg[4].

What did Rolf Thomsen do for work?

Rolf Thomsen worked as submariner[6], military personnel[7], military personnel[8], and Marineoffizier[9].

Where did Rolf Thomsen go to school?

Rolf Thomsen was educated at Naval Academy at Mürwik[15].

What awards did Rolf Thomsen receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[16], U-boat Front Clasp[17], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[18], and Observer Badge[19].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [23] . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945. Retrieved . uboat.net. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [24] . wikidata.org.
  20. [25] . wikidata.org.
  21. [26] . Der U-Boot-Krieg, 1939-1945. wikidata.org.
  22. [27] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . ubootarchiv.de. Retrieved . ubootarchiv.de. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . Die deutschen U-Boot-Kommandanten (1 ed.). 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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