Werner Kempf

German general (1886–1964)
Person human Q60896
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Werner Kempf

Summary

Werner Kempf is a human[1]. Born in Kaliningrad[2], he… he was born on March 9, 1886[3]. He passed away in Bad Harzburg[4]. He died on January 6, 1964[5]. He worked as a military officer[6] and military personnel[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kaliningrad[2], Werner Kempf…
  • Werner Kempf passed away in Bad Harzburg[4].
  • Werner Kempf was born on March 9, 1886[3].
  • Werner Kempf died on January 6, 1964[5].
  • Werner Kempf held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Werner Kempf's professions included military officer[6].
  • Werner Kempf worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Werner Kempf received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[10].
  • Werner Kempf received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11].
  • Werner Kempf received the Order of Michael the Brave[12].
  • Werner Kempf received the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[13].
  • Werner Kempf received the Friedrich-August-Kreuz[14].
  • Werner Kempf received the Clasp to the Iron Cross[15].
  • Werner Kempf is recorded as male[16].
  • Werner Kempf's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Werner Kempf's military branch is recorded as German Army[18].
  • Werner Kempf's Commons category is recorded as Werner Kempf[19].
  • Werner Kempf's military, police or special rank is recorded as General der Panzertruppe[20].
  • Werner Kempf's commander of is recorded as 6th Panzer Division[21].
  • Werner Kempf's commander of is recorded as XXXXVIII Panzer Corps[22].
  • Werner Kempf's commander of is recorded as Army Detachment Kempf[23].
  • Werner Kempf was part of the conflict World War I[24].
  • Werner Kempf was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Werner Kempf's family name is recorded as Kempf[26].
  • Werner Kempf's given name is recorded as Werner[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kaliningrad[2], Werner Kempf… he was born on March 9, 1886[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[10], a cross[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1934[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; Order of Michael the Brave[12], an order[33], in Romania[34], founded in 1916[35]; Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[13], an order of merit[36], in Kingdom of Bavaria[37], founded in 1866[38]; Friedrich-August-Kreuz[14], a cross[39], in Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[40], founded in 1914[41]; and Clasp to the Iron Cross[15], a grade of an order[42], founded in 1939[43].

Death and Burial

Werner Kempf died on January 6, 1964[5]. He died in Bad Harzburg[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Werner Kempf include Army Detachment Kempf[44], a military unit[45], in Nazi Germany[46], founded in 1943[47].

Why It Matters

Werner Kempf ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (353 views/month, #7,233 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48]

Entities named for him include Army Detachment Kempf[44], a military unit[45], in Nazi Germany[46], founded in 1943[47].

FAQs

Where was Werner Kempf born?

Werner Kempf's place of birth was Kaliningrad[2].

Where did Werner Kempf die?

Werner Kempf passed away in Bad Harzburg[4].

What did Werner Kempf do for work?

Werner Kempf worked as military officer[6] and military personnel[7].

What awards did Werner Kempf receive?

Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[10], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[11], Order of Michael the Brave[12], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[13].

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  1. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  18. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [47] . 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. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Bad Harzburg
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    Award received Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Order of Michael the Brave +5
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