Walter Fries

German general (1894–1982)
Person human Q67427
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Walter Fries

Summary

Walter Fries is a human[1]. Born in Gusternhain[2], he… he was born on +1894-04-22T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Weilburg[4]. He died on +1982-08-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Gusternhain[2], Walter Fries…
  • Walter Fries died in Weilburg[4].
  • Walter Fries was born on +1894-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Walter Fries died on +1982-08-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Walter Fries held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Walter Fries worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Walter Fries received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Walter Fries received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[10].
  • Walter Fries is recorded as male[11].
  • Walter Fries's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Walter Fries's military branch is recorded as German Army[13].
  • Walter Fries's Commons category is recorded as Walter Fries (General)[14].
  • Walter Fries's military, police or special rank is recorded as General der Panzertruppe[15].
  • Walter Fries's participated in conflict is recorded as World War I[16].
  • Walter Fries's participated in conflict is recorded as World War II[17].
  • Walter Fries's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/03wh_vk[18].
  • Walter Fries's family name is recorded as Fries[19].
  • Walter Fries's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Fries's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[21].
  • Walter Fries's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Walter Fries's start of work period is recorded as +1912-00-00T00:00:00Z[23].
  • Walter Fries's end of work period is recorded as +1945-00-00T00:00:00Z[24].
  • Walter Fries's Prabook ID is recorded as 1778868[25].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Fries was born in Gusternhain[2]. He was born on +1894-04-22T00:00:00Z[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Fries's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[10], a military decoration[28].

Death and Burial

Walter Fries died on +1982-08-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Weilburg[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Fries ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29 views/month, #7,277 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]

FAQs

Where was Walter Fries born?

Walter Fries was born in Gusternhain[2].

Where did Walter Fries die?

Walter Fries passed away in Weilburg[4].

What did Walter Fries do for work?

Walter Fries worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Walter Fries receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[9] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . 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] . Freebase Data Dumps. wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [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.
  3. [30] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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