Willi Reschke

German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient (1922–2017)
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Summary

Willi Reschke was born on February 3, 1922[1], in Krosno Odrzańskie[2]. He died on July 5, 2017[3], in Stotternheim[4]. He worked as a writer[5], aircraft pilot[6], soldier[7], and fighter pilot[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (261 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
  • Award received: German Cross in Gold[11], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Military, police or special rank: Oberfeldwebel[14]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[15]
  • Family name: Reschke[16]
  • Given name: Willi[17]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: German[18]

Why It Matters

Willi Reschke has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Willi Reschke born?

Willi Reschke's place of birth was Krosno Odrzańskie[2].

Where did Willi Reschke die?

Willi Reschke died in Stotternheim[4].

What did Willi Reschke do for work?

Willi Reschke worked as a writer[5], aircraft pilot[6], soldier[7], and fighter pilot[8].

What awards did Willi Reschke receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 10
    Place of death → Stotternheim
    Wikipedia languages → ['ar', 'arz', 'de', 'en', 'fr', 'ja', 'simple', 'tr', 'ur', 'zh']
    Claims rich → —
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/57880|batch #57880]]: Import more precise places of birth, date from dewiki"
  2. 22w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Conflict → —
    Sex or gender → male
    Given name → Willi
    Family name → Reschke
    + 14 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/31699|batch #31699]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (1)"
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