Manfred von Richthofen
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Summary
Manfred von Richthofen was born on May 2, 1892[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on April 21, 1918[3], in Vaux-sur-Somme[4]. He worked as an airman[5] and military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.41% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,205 views/month, #4,093 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: South Cemetery Wiesbaden[8]
- Father: Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen[9]
- Mother: Kunigunde von Schickfus und Neudorff[10]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[11]
- Educated at: Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[12]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[13], Military Merit Cross III. Class[14], Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[15], Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[16], flying ace[17], War Merit Cross (Brunswick)[18], War Merit Cross (Lippe)[19], General Honor Decoration[20], Military Merit Cross[21], Order of Bravery[22], Gallipoli Star[23], Liakat Medal[24], Imtiyaz Medal[25], Iron Cross 2nd Class[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Noble title: Freiherr[28]
- Military branch: Imperial German Air Service[29], cavalry[30]
- Commons category: Manfred von Richthofen[31]
- Military, police or special rank: cavalry master[32]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34]
- Family name: von Richthofen[35]
- Given name: Manfred[36], Albrecht[37]
- Topic's main category: Category:Manfred von Richthofen[38]
- Commons gallery: Manfred von Richthofen[39]
- Allegiance: German Empire[40]
- Manner of death: death in battle[41]
- Number of victims of killer: 73 airplane[42]
- Military casualty classification: killed in action[43]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[44]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Manfred von Richthofen include Jagdgeschwader 1[45], a Jagdgeschwader[46], in German Reich[47], founded in 1917[48]; Jagdgeschwader 71[49], a wing[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1959[52]; and Jagdgeschwader 2[53], a Jagdgeschwader[54], in Nazi Germany[55], founded in 1939[56].
Why It Matters
Manfred von Richthofen has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[57] He is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[58]
Entities named for him include Jagdgeschwader 1[45], a Jagdgeschwader[46], in German Reich[47], founded in 1917[48]; Jagdgeschwader 71[49], a wing[50], in Germany[51], founded in 1959[52]; and Jagdgeschwader 2[53], a Jagdgeschwader[54], in Nazi Germany[55], founded in 1939[56].
FAQs
Where was Manfred von Richthofen born?
Manfred von Richthofen's place of birth was Wrocław[2].
Where did Manfred von Richthofen die?
Manfred von Richthofen passed away in Vaux-sur-Somme[4].
Who were Manfred von Richthofen's parents?
Manfred von Richthofen's father was Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen[9]. Manfred von Richthofen's mother was Kunigunde von Schickfus und Neudorff[10].
What did Manfred von Richthofen do for work?
Manfred von Richthofen worked as an airman[5] and military officer[6].
Where did Manfred von Richthofen go to school?
Manfred von Richthofen was educated at Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[12].
What awards did Manfred von Richthofen receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[13], Military Merit Cross III. Class[14], Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class[15], and Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[16].