About Otto Sponheimer
Lived 1886 – 1961 (aged 74). Otto Sponheimer was a German military officer.
Otto Sponheimer (19 December 1886 – 14 March 1961) was a German general (General of the Infantry) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He was also 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 8 August 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 21. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Otto Sponheimer?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1886–1961)
When was Otto Sponheimer born?
Otto Sponheimer was born on 19 December 1886 in Nuremberg.
When did Otto Sponheimer die?
Otto Sponheimer died on 14 March 1961 in Bad Kötzting.
What was Otto Sponheimer's occupation?
Otto Sponheimer was a military officer.
What nationality was Otto Sponheimer?
Otto Sponheimer was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Otto Sponheimer. https://biography.guide/otto-sponheimer/
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