About Johannes Hintz
Lived 1898 – 1944 (aged 45). Johannes Hintz was a military personnel.
Johannes Hintz (1 October 1898 – 21 May 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Hintz was injured in a car-accident on 14 May 1944 in Paris and died on 21 May 1944. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 July 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Flak-Regiment 101
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johannes Hintz?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1898–1944)
When was Johannes Hintz born?
Johannes Hintz was born on 1 October 1898 in Metz.
When did Johannes Hintz die?
Johannes Hintz died on 21 May 1944 in Paris.
What was Johannes Hintz's occupation?
Johannes Hintz was a military personnel.
What nationality was Johannes Hintz?
Johannes Hintz's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johannes Hintz. https://biography.guide/johannes-hintz/
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