Theodor Kretschmer

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1901-1986)
Person human Q3523671
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Theodor Kretschmer

Summary

Theodor Kretschmer is a human[1]. Born in Burghaun[2], he… he was born on +1901-11-26T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Schlitz[4]. He died on +1986-12-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Theodor Kretschmer's place of birth was Burghaun[2].
  • Theodor Kretschmer died in Schlitz[4].
  • Theodor Kretschmer was born on +1901-11-26T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Theodor Kretschmer died on +1986-12-05T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Theodor Kretschmer held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Theodor Kretschmer worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Theodor Kretschmer received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9].
  • Theodor Kretschmer received the German Cross in Gold[10].
  • Theodor Kretschmer received the Blood Order[11].
  • Theodor Kretschmer is recorded as male[12].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's military branch is recorded as German Army[14].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalmajor[15].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[16].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0dlk47x[17].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's family name is recorded as Kretschmer[18].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's given name is recorded as Theodor[19].
  • Theodor Kretschmer's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Theodor Kretschmer's place of birth was Burghaun[2]. He was born on +1901-11-26T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Theodor Kretschmer worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9], a grade of an order[21], in Nazi Germany[22], founded in 1939[23]; German Cross in Gold[10], a grade of an order[24], in Nazi Germany[25]; and Blood Order[11], a medallion[26], in Nazi Germany[27], founded in 1933[28].

Death and Burial

Theodor Kretschmer died on +1986-12-05T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Schlitz[4].

Why It Matters

Theodor Kretschmer ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29]

FAQs

Where was Theodor Kretschmer born?

Theodor Kretschmer's place of birth was Burghaun[2].

Where did Theodor Kretschmer die?

Theodor Kretschmer passed away in Schlitz[4].

What did Theodor Kretschmer do for work?

Theodor Kretschmer worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Theodor Kretschmer receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[9], German Cross in Gold[10], and Blood Order[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [28] . 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. [29] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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