Walter Elze
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Summary
Walter Elze was born on August 29, 1891[1], in Halle (Saale)[2]. He died on June 19, 1979[3], in Freiburg im Breisgau[4]. He worked as a military historian[5], author[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and fighter pilot[9]. He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St. Laurentius church[11]
- Father: Curt Elze[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13], German Reich[14]
- Occupation: aircraft pilot[15], military officer[16], military personnel[17]
- Field of work: military history[18], aerial warfare[19], military[20]
- Position held: Lehrbeauftragter[21], professor[22]
- Employer: Frederick William University Berlin[23], Prussian Ministry of War[24]
- Educated at: Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[26], University of Marburg[27], Kiel University[28]
- Doctoral advisor: Friedrich Wolters[29], Hans Delbrück[30], Erich Marcks[31]
- Student: Eberhard Kessel[32], Eberhard Ritter[33], Felix Hartlaub[34], Heinrich Wiegand Petzet[35], Wilhelm Scheidt[36], Werner Hahlweg[37], Ursula von Gersdorff[38]
- Award received: Iron Cross 2nd Class[39], Iron Cross 1st Class[40]
- Member of: National Socialist German Lecturers League[41], George-Kreis[42]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[43]
- Sex or gender: male[44]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[45]
- Military, police or special rank: Fahnenjunker[46], lieutenant[47], captain[48]
- Academic degree: Dr. phil.[49]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[50]
- Family name: Elze[51]
- Given name: Walter[52]
- Work location: Berlin[53]
- Student of: Friedrich Wolters[54]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[55]
- Name in native language: Walter Elze[56]
- Sibling: Gertrud Hirt-Reger[57], Curt Elze[58], Fritz Elze[59]
FAQs
Where was Walter Elze born?
Walter Elze's place of birth was Halle (Saale)[2].
Where did Walter Elze die?
Walter Elze passed away in Freiburg im Breisgau[4].
Who were Walter Elze's parents?
Walter Elze's father was Curt Elze[12].
What did Walter Elze do for work?
Walter Elze worked as a military historian[5], author[6], university teacher[7], historian[8], and fighter pilot[9].
Where did Walter Elze go to school?
Walter Elze was educated at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg[25], Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München[26], University of Marburg[27], and Kiel University[28].
What awards did Walter Elze receive?
Honors received include Iron Cross 2nd Class[39] and Iron Cross 1st Class[40].