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Werner Lange

1893 – 1965

German admiral

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About Werner Lange

Lived 1893 – 1965 (aged 72). Werner Lange was a German athlete.

Werner Lange (18 July 1893 – 19 November 1965) was a Vizeadmiral with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (15 May 1916) & 1st Class (1 February 1918) U-boat War Badge (1918) (14 December 1918) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 October 1944 as Vizeadmiral and commanding admiral of the Aegean Sea

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Birth century
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Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Werner Lange's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Werner Lange?

German admiral (1893-1965)

When was Werner Lange born?

Werner Lange was born on 18 July 1893 in Altenburg.

When did Werner Lange die?

Werner Lange died on 19 November 1965 in Eutin.

What was Werner Lange's occupation?

Werner Lange was an athlete.

What nationality was Werner Lange?

Werner Lange was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Werner Lange

· Wikidata: Q7983443

· DBpedia: Werner Lange

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