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Maximilian Ritter von Pohl

1893 – 1951

German general

Military officer
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About Maximilian Ritter von Pohl

Lived 1893 – 1951 (aged 58). Maximilian Ritter von Pohl was a German military officer.

Maximilian Ritter von Pohl (15 April 1893 – 26 July 1951) was a general in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 June 1944 as General der Flieger and commanding general of the Luftwaffe in Mittelitalien (central Italy)

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Important facts

Born
15 April 1893, Munich
Birth century
19th century
Died
26 July 1951, Pöcking
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Germany
Awards
German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Maximilian Ritter von Pohl?

German general (1893–1951)

When was Maximilian Ritter von Pohl born?

Maximilian Ritter von Pohl was born on 15 April 1893 in Munich.

When did Maximilian Ritter von Pohl die?

Maximilian Ritter von Pohl died on 26 July 1951 in Pöcking.

What was Maximilian Ritter von Pohl's occupation?

Maximilian Ritter von Pohl was a military officer.

What nationality was Maximilian Ritter von Pohl?

Maximilian Ritter von Pohl was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Maximilian Ritter von Pohl

· Wikidata: Q118648

· DBpedia: Maximilian Ritter von Pohl

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