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Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma

German general (1891–1948).

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Lived56 years1891–1948

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Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma was a German general. Born on 11 September 1891 in Dachau, Thoma died on 30 April 1948 in Dachau at the age of 56.

Thoma studied at Kama tank school. Honours include Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939), Military Merit Cross III. Class and Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, among 13 recorded.

With a Wikipedia article in 24 languages, Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma is No. 41,611 in the People and Position Index.

Born
11 September 1891, Dachau
Died
30 April 1948, Dachau (aged 56)
Country
Germany
Known as
Military personnel, military officer
Field
Military
Education
Kama tank school
Languages
German
Wikipedia editions
24

Did you know

56

Lived to 56.

11 Sep

Shares a birthday with Sung Jae-gi and Bashar al-Assad.

5

One of 5 people in the Index born in Dachau, with Ioannis Melissanidis.

24

Has a Wikipedia article in 24 languages.

Computed from the Index and Wikidata.

Honours and works

Awards

  • Medalla de la Campaña (1936-1939)1939
  • Military Merit Cross III. Class
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
  • Spanish Cross
  • Military Order of Max Joseph
  • Military Merit Order (Bavaria)
  • Clasp to the Iron Cross
  • Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
  • Wehrmacht Long Service Award
  • Eastern Medal
  • Military Merit Cross
  • Military Medal of Spain
  • Condor Legion badge for tank crews

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Sources

  1. Wikidata Q60566 (facts, CC0)
  2. Wikimedia pageviews API (popularity)