About Werner Richter
Lived 1893 – 1944 (aged 50). Werner Richter was a military personnel.
Werner Richter (21 October 1893 – 3 June 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Werner Richter was wounded on 21 May 1944 and died in Riga on 3 June 1944.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 263rd Infantry Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Richter?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1893-1944)
When was Werner Richter born?
Werner Richter was born on 21 October 1893 in Zittau.
When did Werner Richter die?
Werner Richter died on 3 June 1944 in Riga.
What was Werner Richter's occupation?
Werner Richter was a military personnel.
What nationality was Werner Richter?
Werner Richter's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Werner Richter. https://biography.guide/werner-richter/
MLA: "Werner Richter." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/werner-richter/.
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