About Werner Kienitz
Lived 1885 – 1959 (aged 74). Werner Kienitz was a German military personnel.
Werner Kienitz (3 June 1885 – 31 December 1959) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XVII. Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 August 1941 as General der Infanterie and commander of XVII. Armeekorps
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Kienitz?
German General (1885–1959)
When was Werner Kienitz born?
Werner Kienitz was born on 3 June 1885 in Hamburg.
When did Werner Kienitz die?
Werner Kienitz died on 31 December 1959 in Hamburg.
What was Werner Kienitz's occupation?
Werner Kienitz was a military personnel.
What nationality was Werner Kienitz?
Werner Kienitz was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Werner Kienitz. https://biography.guide/werner-kienitz/
MLA: "Werner Kienitz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/werner-kienitz/.
Chicago: "Werner Kienitz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/werner-kienitz/.
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