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Karl Fleige

1905 – 1975

German navy officer and world war II U-boat commander

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About Karl Fleige

Lived 1905 – 1975 (aged 70). Karl Fleige was a German submariner, soldier and marineoffizier.

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Important facts

Born

5 September 1905, Hildesheim

Birth century

20th century

Died

16 December 1975, Erzhausen

Occupation

Submariner, soldier, Marineoffizier

Nationality

Germany

Education

Naval Academy at Mürwik

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Karl Fleige's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl Fleige?

German navy officer and world war II U-boat commander (1905-1975)

When was Karl Fleige born?

Karl Fleige was born on 5 September 1905 in Hildesheim.

When did Karl Fleige die?

Karl Fleige died on 16 December 1975 in Erzhausen.

What was Karl Fleige's occupation?

Karl Fleige was a submariner, soldier and marineoffizier.

What nationality was Karl Fleige?

Karl Fleige was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Fleige

· Wikidata: Q4491031

· DBpedia: Karl Fleige

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