Walter Scherff

German general (1898-1945)
Person human Q70752
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Walter Scherff

Summary

Walter Scherff is a human[1]. Born in Bad Cannstatt[2], he… he was born on November 1, 1898[3]. He died in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer[4]. He died on May 24, 1945[5]. He worked as a military historian[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Walter Scherff was born in Bad Cannstatt[2].
  • Walter Scherff passed away in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer[4].
  • Walter Scherff was born on November 1, 1898[3].
  • Walter Scherff died on May 24, 1945[5].
  • Walter Scherff held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Walter Scherff worked as a military historian[6].
  • Walter Scherff worked as a historian[7].
  • Walter Scherff received the Iron Cross[10].
  • Walter Scherff is recorded as male[11].
  • Walter Scherff's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Walter Scherff's military branch is recorded as Reichswehr[13].
  • Walter Scherff's military, police or special rank is recorded as major general[14].
  • Walter Scherff was part of the conflict World War I[15].
  • Walter Scherff was part of the conflict World War II[16].
  • Walter Scherff's family name is recorded as Scherff[17].
  • Walter Scherff's given name is recorded as Walter[18].
  • Walter Scherff's manner of death is recorded as suicide[19].
  • Walter Scherff's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].
  • Walter Scherff's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[21].

Body

Origins and Family

Walter Scherff was born in Bad Cannstatt[2]. He was born on November 1, 1898[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6] and historian[7].

Recognition

Walter Scherff received the Iron Cross[10].

Death and Burial

Walter Scherff died on May 24, 1945[5]. He died in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer[4].

Why It Matters

Walter Scherff ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22]

FAQs

Where was Walter Scherff born?

Walter Scherff was born in Bad Cannstatt[2].

Where did Walter Scherff die?

Walter Scherff passed away in Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer[4].

What did Walter Scherff do for work?

Walter Scherff worked as military historian[6] and historian[7].

What awards did Walter Scherff receive?

Honors received include Iron Cross[10].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer
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    Instance of human
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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