August Winter
Wehrmacht general (1897-1979)
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Summary
August Winter was born on January 18, 1897[1], in Munich[2]. He died on February 16, 1979[3], in Munich[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (225 views/month, #7,285 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: 1897[8]
- Date of death: 1983[9]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[10]
- Award received: German Cross in Gold[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Military branch: Wehrmacht[13]
- Military, police or special rank: General of Mountain Troops[14], major general[15]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[16]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[17], World War II[18]
- Family name: Winter[19]
- Given name: August[20]
- Participant in: Hostages Trial[21]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[22]
- Place of detention: Civilian Internment Enclosure no. 97, Neustadt in Hesse[23], Steinlager Allendorf[24], Nuremberg Court Prison[25]
- Significant person: Hubert Lanz[26]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[27]
- Military unit: Army Group E[28], Army Group F[29]
- P14536: 420505[30]
Why It Matters
August Winter has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was August Winter born?
August Winter was born in Munich[2].
Where did August Winter die?
August Winter passed away in Munich[4].
What did August Winter do for work?
August Winter worked as a military personnel[5] and military officer[6].
What awards did August Winter receive?
Honors received include German Cross in Gold[11].