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Christian Hansen

1885 – 1972

German general and Knight's Cross recipients

Military officer Military personnel
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About Christian Hansen

Lived 1885 – 1972 (aged 87). Christian Hansen was a German military officer and military personnel.

Christian Hansen (10 April 1885 – 7 August 1972) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 16th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Hansen retired from the Wehrmacht on 31 December 1944 on medical grounds. He died in 1972.

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 August 1941 as General der Artillerie and commander of X. Armeekorps.

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Important facts

Born
10 April 1885, Schleswig
Birth century
19th century
Died
7 August 1972, Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Occupation
Military officer, military personnel
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Military Merit Cross III. Class; German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Knight I Class of the Albert Order; House Order of Hohenzollern; Military Merit Order (Bavaria); War Merit Cross (Brunswick); Military Merit Cross; Gallipoli Star; Clasp to the Iron Cross; German Cross; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christian Hansen?

German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1885–1972)

When was Christian Hansen born?

Christian Hansen was born on 10 April 1885 in Schleswig.

When did Christian Hansen die?

Christian Hansen died on 7 August 1972 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

What was Christian Hansen's occupation?

Christian Hansen was a military officer and military personnel.

What nationality was Christian Hansen?

Christian Hansen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christian Hansen

· Wikidata: Q75618

· DBpedia: Christian Hansen (general)

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