Manfred von Richthofen

WW1 Fighter Ace

Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen (2 May 1892 – 21 April 1918), known in English as Baron von Richthofen, and most famously as the "Red Baron", was a fighter pilot with the German Air Force during World War I. He is considered the ace-of-aces of the war, being officially credited with 80 air combat victories.

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Manfred von Richthofen was born on Monday, 2 May 1892 in Wroclaw, Poland. He was best known as a military professional. Richthofen's country of citizenship (nationality) was German. He died on Sunday, 21 April 1918 in Vaux-sur-Somme, France at the age of 25. He is buried at Südfriedhof Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Stadtkreis Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany. He had blue eyes and blonde hair (color). His zodiac star sign was Taurus.

You can find people similar to Manfred von Richthofen by visiting our lists Military personnel from Wrocław and Recipients of the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria).

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Date of birth	2 May 1892	edit
Place of birth	Wroclaw, Poland	edit
Date of death	21 April 1918	edit
Age	25 (age at death)
Place of death	Vaux-sur-Somme, France	edit
Resting place	Südfriedhof Wiesbaden, Wiesbaden, Stadtkreis Wiesbaden, Hessen, Germany	edit
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Nationality	German	edit

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Manfred von Richthofen is known for his role in the TV series Savage Builds (2019) as Self.

He is also known for his role in the TV mini series documentary World War 1 in Colour (2003) as Self.

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