Wilhelm Batz

German World War II fighter pilot (1916-1988)
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Wilhelm Batz
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Wilhelm Batz

Summary

Wilhelm Batz is a human[1]. Born in Bamberg[2], he… he was born on May 21, 1916[3]. He passed away in Ebern[4]. He died on September 11, 1988[5]. He worked as a fighter pilot[6] and aircraft pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Wilhelm Batz was born in Bamberg[2].
  • Wilhelm Batz passed away in Ebern[4].
  • Wilhelm Batz was born on May 21, 1916[3].
  • Wilhelm Batz died on September 11, 1988[5].
  • Wilhelm Batz held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Wilhelm Batz worked as a fighter pilot[6].
  • Wilhelm Batz's professions included aircraft pilot[7].
  • Wilhelm Batz received the German Cross in Gold[10].
  • Wilhelm Batz received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[11].
  • Wilhelm Batz is recorded as male[12].
  • Wilhelm Batz's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Wilhelm Batz's military branch is recorded as Luftwaffe[14].
  • Wilhelm Batz's Commons category is recorded as Wilhelm Batz[15].
  • Wilhelm Batz's military, police or special rank is recorded as major[16].
  • Wilhelm Batz was part of the conflict World War II[17].
  • Wilhelm Batz's family name is recorded as Batz[18].
  • Wilhelm Batz's given name is recorded as Wilhelm[19].
  • Wilhelm Batz's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[20].
  • Wilhelm Batz's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[21].
  • Wilhelm Batz's start of work period is recorded as 1935[22].
  • Wilhelm Batz's end of work period is recorded as 1972[23].

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Origins and Family

Wilhelm Batz was born in Bamberg[2]. He was born on May 21, 1916[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include fighter pilot[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[10], a grade of an order[24], in Nazi Germany[25] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[11], a military decoration[26].

Death and Burial

Wilhelm Batz died on September 11, 1988[5]. He passed away in Ebern[4].

Why It Matters

Wilhelm Batz ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (167 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Wilhelm Batz born?

Born in Bamberg[2], Wilhelm Batz…

Where did Wilhelm Batz die?

Wilhelm Batz died in Ebern[4].

What did Wilhelm Batz do for work?

Wilhelm Batz worked as fighter pilot[6] and aircraft pilot[7].

What awards did Wilhelm Batz receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[10] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [27] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [28] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 3d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Ebern
    Award received
    Instance of human
    Award received German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
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