Walter Nowotny

Austrian born German officer and fighter pilot during World War II (1920–1944)
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Walter Nowotny
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Walter Nowotny

Summary

Walter Nowotny is a human[1]. Born in Gmünd[2], he… he was born on December 7, 1920[3]. He died in Bramsche[4]. He died on November 8, 1944[5]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (388 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Nowotny's place of birth was Gmünd[2].
  • Walter Nowotny passed away in Bramsche[4].
  • Walter Nowotny was born on December 7, 1920[3].
  • Walter Nowotny died on November 8, 1944[5].
  • Burial took place at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].
  • Walter Nowotny held citizenship in Austria[10].
  • Walter Nowotny's professions included aircraft pilot[6].
  • Walter Nowotny's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Walter Nowotny received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11].
  • Walter Nowotny received the German Cross in Gold[12].
  • Walter Nowotny received the Eastern Medal[13].
  • Walter Nowotny received the Wound Badge[14].
  • Walter Nowotny received the Iron Cross[15].
  • Walter Nowotny received the German Cross[16].
  • Walter Nowotny is recorded as male[17].
  • Walter Nowotny's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Walter Nowotny was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].
  • Walter Nowotny's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[20].
  • Walter Nowotny's Commons category is recorded as Walter Nowotny[21].
  • Walter Nowotny's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[22].
  • Walter Nowotny was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Walter Nowotny's family name is recorded as Nowotny[24].
  • Walter Nowotny's given name is recorded as Walter[25].
  • Walter Nowotny's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[26].
  • Walter Nowotny's manner of death is recorded as accidental death[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Gmünd[2], Walter Nowotny… he was born on December 7, 1920[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11], a military decoration[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; German Cross in Gold[12], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31]; Eastern Medal[13], a campaign medal[32], in Nazi Germany[33], founded in 1942[34]; Wound Badge[14], a breast badge[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1918[37]; Iron Cross[15], an order[38], in Kingdom of Prussia[39], founded in 1813[40]; and German Cross[16], an award[41], in Nazi Germany[42], founded in 1941[43].

Personal Life

Walter Nowotny was affiliated with the Nazi Party[19].

Death and Burial

Walter Nowotny died on November 8, 1944[5]. He passed away in Bramsche[4]. He is buried at Vienna Central Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Walter Nowotny ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (388 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Walter Nowotny born?

Walter Nowotny's place of birth was Gmünd[2].

Where did Walter Nowotny die?

Walter Nowotny died in Bramsche[4].

What did Walter Nowotny do for work?

Walter Nowotny worked as aircraft pilot[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Walter Nowotny receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[11], German Cross in Gold[12], Eastern Medal[13], and Wound Badge[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . wikidata.org.
  10. [11] . wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . 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
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Bramsche
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    Award received Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds, German Cross in Gold, Eastern Medal +3
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