Wilhelm Büchsel

German admiral and chief of the admiral staff of the Imperial Navy
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Summary

Wilhelm Büchsel was born on April 12, 1848[1], in Stralsund[2]. He died on April 7, 1920[3], in Stralsund[4]. He worked as a Marineoffizier[5] and admiral[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[8]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[9], Friedrich Order[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Commons category: Wilhelm Büchsel[12]
  • Military, police or special rank: Admiral[13]
  • Archives at: German Federal Archives[14]
  • Participated in conflict: World War I[15]
  • Family name: Büchsel[16]
  • Given name: Wilhelm[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]
  • Birth name: Wilhelm Gotthilf Karl Büchsel[19]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Büchsel born?

Wilhelm Büchsel was born in Stralsund[2].

Where did Wilhelm Büchsel die?

Wilhelm Büchsel died in Stralsund[4].

What did Wilhelm Büchsel do for work?

Wilhelm Büchsel worked as a Marineoffizier[5] and admiral[6].

What awards did Wilhelm Büchsel receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[9] and Friedrich Order[10].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  3. [11] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  5. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] ↑ . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [1] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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