Ernst Udet
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Summary
Ernst Udet was born on April 26, 1896[1], in Frankfurt[2]. He died on November 17, 1941[3], in Berlin[4]. He worked as an aircraft pilot[5], fighter pilot[6], flying ace[7], aerobatics pilot[8], and military officer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7,441 views/month, #6,926 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Invalids' Cemetery[11]
- Child: Dinah Hinz[12]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[13]
- Occupation: actor[14], author[15], politician[16]
- Position held: Chief of Aircraft Procurement and Supply[17]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[18], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[19], flying ace[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[22]
- Military branch: Luftwaffe[23]
- Commons category: Ernst Udet[24]
- Military, police or special rank: Generaloberst[25]
- Unmarried partner: Ehmi Bessel[26]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[27]
- Residence: Bichl[28]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[29], World War II[30]
- Sport: aerobatics[31]
- Family name: Udet[32]
- Given name: Ernst[33]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[34]
- Manner of death: suicide[35]
- Participant in: 1936 Summer Olympics[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[37]
- Commons Creator page: Ernst Udet[38]
- Name in native language: Ernst Udet[39]
- Start of work period: 1914[40]
Why It Matters
Ernst Udet has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Ernst Udet born?
Ernst Udet was born in Frankfurt[2].
Where did Ernst Udet die?
Ernst Udet passed away in Berlin[4].
What did Ernst Udet do for work?
Ernst Udet worked as an aircraft pilot[5], fighter pilot[6], flying ace[7], aerobatics pilot[8], and military officer[9].
What awards did Ernst Udet receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[18], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[19], and flying ace[20].