Walter Hörnlein

German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1893–1961)
Person human Q3565784
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Walter Hörnlein

Summary

Walter Hörnlein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Karstädt[2]. He was born on January 2, 1893[3]. He died in Cologne[4]. He died on September 14, 1961[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Karstädt[2], Walter Hörnlein…
  • Walter Hörnlein passed away in Cologne[4].
  • Walter Hörnlein was born on January 2, 1893[3].
  • Walter Hörnlein died on September 14, 1961[5].
  • Walter Hörnlein held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Walter Hörnlein's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Walter Hörnlein received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Walter Hörnlein received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10].
  • Walter Hörnlein is recorded as male[11].
  • Walter Hörnlein's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Walter Hörnlein's military branch is recorded as German Army[13].
  • Walter Hörnlein's Commons category is recorded as Walter Hörnlein[14].
  • Walter Hörnlein's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[15].
  • Walter Hörnlein's commander of is recorded as Panzer-Grenadier-Division Großdeutschland[16].
  • Walter Hörnlein was part of the conflict World War I[17].
  • Walter Hörnlein was part of the conflict World War II[18].
  • Walter Hörnlein's family name is recorded as Hörnlein[19].
  • Walter Hörnlein's given name is recorded as Walter[20].
  • Walter Hörnlein's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[21].
  • Walter Hörnlein's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Walter Hörnlein's start of work period is recorded as 1912[23].

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Origins and Family

Walter Hörnlein was born in Karstädt[2]. He was born on January 2, 1893[3].

Career and Affiliations

Walter Hörnlein worked as a military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[24], in Nazi Germany[25] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[10], a grade of an order[26], in Nazi Germany[27].

Death and Burial

Walter Hörnlein died on September 14, 1961[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Hörnlein ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (52 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Walter Hörnlein born?

Walter Hörnlein was born in Karstädt[2].

Where did Walter Hörnlein die?

Walter Hörnlein passed away in Cologne[4].

What did Walter Hörnlein do for work?

Walter Hörnlein worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Walter Hörnlein receive?

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

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
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  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [3] . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [27] . 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. [28] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 17d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank General of the Infantry
    Given name Walter
    Allegiance Nazi Germany
    Family name Hörnlein
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