Wolfgang Altenburg

German general
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Wolfgang Altenburg

Summary

Wolfgang Altenburg is a human[1]. Born in Piła[2], he… he was born on June 24, 1928[3]. He died on January 25, 2023[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Altenburg was born in Piła[2].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg was born on June 24, 1928[3].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg died on January 25, 2023[4].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg held citizenship in Germany[7].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg worked as a military officer[5].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg held the position of General Inspector of the Bundeswehr[8].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's education included a stint at Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr[9].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg received the Commander of the Legion of Merit[10].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg received the Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[13].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg is recorded as male[14].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's military branch is recorded as German Army[16].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's Commons category is recorded as Wolfgang Altenburg[17].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[18].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg was part of the conflict World War II[19].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's family name is recorded as Altenburg[20].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[21].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[22].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's start of work period is recorded as 1944[23].
  • Wolfgang Altenburg's end of work period is recorded as 1989[24].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Altenburg was born in Piła[2]. He was born on June 24, 1928[3].

Education

Wolfgang Altenburg was educated at Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr[9].

Career and Affiliations

Wolfgang Altenburg's professions included military officer[5]. He held the position of General Inspector of the Bundeswehr[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Legion of Merit[10], a grade of an order[25], in United States[26]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], a grade of an order[27], in Germany[28]; Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], a grade of an order[29], in United States[30]; and Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[13], a grade of an order[31], in Spain[32].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Altenburg died on January 25, 2023[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Altenburg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,273 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Altenburg born?

Wolfgang Altenburg's place of birth was Piła[2].

What did Wolfgang Altenburg do for work?

Wolfgang Altenburg worked as military officer[5].

Where did Wolfgang Altenburg go to school?

Wolfgang Altenburg was educated at Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr[9].

What awards did Wolfgang Altenburg receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Legion of Merit[10], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[11], Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[12], and Grand Cross of the Cross of Military Merit with White Decoration[13].

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  2. [14] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . wikidata.org.
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  15. [3] . Discogs. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
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  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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