Adolf Galland
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Summary
Adolf Galland was born on March 19, 1912[1], in Westerholt[2]. He died on February 9, 1996[3], in Remagen[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5], military personnel[6], and fighter pilot[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,161 views/month, #6,654 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Friedhof Oberwinter[9]
- Spouse: Sylvina von Dönhoff[10]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[11]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12], Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds[13], flying ace[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Military branch: Luftwaffe[16]
- Commons category: Adolf Galland[17]
- Military, police or special rank: lieutenant general[18], general[19]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[20]
- Residence: Lehmkuhlen[21]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Jagdgeschwader 26[22], Jagdverband 44[23]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[24]
- Family name: Galland[25]
- Given name: Adolf[26]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[27]
- Participant in: Nuremberg Medical Trial[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[29]
- Name in native language: Adolf Josef Ferdinand Galland[30]
- Start of work period: 1935[31]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[32]
Why It Matters
Adolf Galland has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Adolf Galland born?
Adolf Galland's place of birth was Westerholt[2].
Where did Adolf Galland die?
Adolf Galland died in Remagen[4].
Who was Adolf Galland married to?
Adolf Galland's spouses include Sylvina von Dönhoff[10].
What did Adolf Galland do for work?
Adolf Galland worked as an aircraft pilot[5], military personnel[6], and fighter pilot[7].
What awards did Adolf Galland receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds[12], Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds[13], and flying ace[14].