Heinrich Hax

German General, Knight's Cross recipients and Olympic Silver Medalist (1900–1969)
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Heinrich Hax
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Summary

Heinrich Hax is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on January 24, 1900[3]. He died in Koblenz[4]. He died on September 1, 1969[5]. He worked as a sport shooter[6], military personnel[7], shooter[8], major general[9], and military officer[10]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Born in Berlin[2].
  • Heinrich Hax passed away in Koblenz[4].
  • Heinrich Hax was born on January 24, 1900[3].
  • Heinrich Hax died on September 1, 1969[5].
  • Heinrich Hax's father was Georg Hax[12].
  • Heinrich Hax held citizenship in Germany[13].
  • Heinrich Hax worked as a sport shooter[6].
  • Heinrich Hax's professions included military personnel[7].
  • Heinrich Hax worked as a shooter[8].
  • Heinrich Hax's professions included major general[9].
  • Heinrich Hax worked as a military officer[10].
  • Heinrich Hax worked as an athlete[14].
  • Heinrich Hax received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15].
  • Heinrich Hax received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[16].
  • Heinrich Hax is recorded as male[17].
  • Heinrich Hax's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Heinrich Hax's military branch is recorded as German Army[19].
  • Heinrich Hax's Commons category is recorded as Heinrich Hax[20].
  • Heinrich Hax's military, police or special rank is recorded as generalmajor[21].
  • Heinrich Hax's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[22].
  • Heinrich Hax was part of the conflict World War I[23].
  • Heinrich Hax was part of the conflict World War II[24].
  • Heinrich Hax's sport is recorded as shooting sports[25].
  • Heinrich Hax's family name is recorded as Hax[26].
  • Heinrich Hax's given name is recorded as Heinrich-Georg[27].

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Origins and Family

Heinrich Hax was born in Berlin[2]. He was born on January 24, 1900[3]. His father was Georg Hax[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include sport shooter[6], military personnel[7], shooter[8], major general[9], military officer[10], and athlete[14].

Recognition

Awards received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15], a cross[28], in German Reich[29], founded in 1934[30] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[16], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32].

Death and Burial

Heinrich Hax died on September 1, 1969[5]. He passed away in Koblenz[4].

Why It Matters

Heinrich Hax ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (39 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]

FAQs

Where was Heinrich Hax born?

Born in Berlin[2].

Where did Heinrich Hax die?

Heinrich Hax died in Koblenz[4].

Who were Heinrich Hax's parents?

Heinrich Hax's father was Georg Hax[12].

What did Heinrich Hax do for work?

Heinrich Hax worked as sport shooter[6], military personnel[7], shooter[8], major general[9], and military officer[10].

What awards did Heinrich Hax receive?

Honors received include Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[15] and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [8] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [9] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [34] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    Participated in conflict → World War I, World War II
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    Occupation → sport shooter, military personnel, shooter +3
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