Wolfgang Thomale

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1900-1978)
Person human Q90020
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Wolfgang Thomale

Summary

Wolfgang Thomale is a human[1]. Born in Leszno[2], he… he was born on February 25, 1900[3]. He died in Peine[4]. He died on October 20, 1978[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Wolfgang Thomale's place of birth was Leszno[2].
  • Wolfgang Thomale died in Peine[4].
  • Wolfgang Thomale was born on February 25, 1900[3].
  • Wolfgang Thomale died on October 20, 1978[5].
  • Wolfgang Thomale held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's professions included military officer[6].
  • Wolfgang Thomale was educated at Infantry School of the Reichswehr[9].
  • Wolfgang Thomale received the Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10].
  • Wolfgang Thomale received the German Cross in Gold[11].
  • Wolfgang Thomale received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].
  • Wolfgang Thomale is recorded as male[13].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's military branch is recorded as German Army[15].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generalleutnant[16].
  • Wolfgang Thomale was part of the conflict World War I[17].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's family name is recorded as Thomale[18].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's given name is recorded as Wolfgang[19].
  • Wolfgang Thomale's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[20].

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Origins and Family

Wolfgang Thomale was born in Leszno[2]. He was born on February 25, 1900[3].

Education

Wolfgang Thomale was educated at Infantry School of the Reichswehr[9].

Career and Affiliations

Wolfgang Thomale's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10], a grade of an order[21], in Germany[22]; German Cross in Gold[11], a grade of an order[23], in Nazi Germany[24]; and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], a grade of an order[25], in Nazi Germany[26], founded in 1939[27].

Death and Burial

Wolfgang Thomale died on October 20, 1978[5]. He died in Peine[4].

Why It Matters

Wolfgang Thomale ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,295 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where was Wolfgang Thomale born?

Wolfgang Thomale was born in Leszno[2].

Where did Wolfgang Thomale die?

Wolfgang Thomale passed away in Peine[4].

What did Wolfgang Thomale do for work?

Wolfgang Thomale worked as military officer[6].

Where did Wolfgang Thomale go to school?

Wolfgang Thomale was educated at Infantry School of the Reichswehr[9].

What awards did Wolfgang Thomale receive?

Honors received include Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[10], German Cross in Gold[11], and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].

References

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
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  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
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  13. [3] . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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  1. 10d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of death Peine
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    Award received Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, German Cross in Gold, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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