Historical FigureMale
Hyazinth ze Strachwitz a Gross-Zauche
1893 – 1968
About this person
Wikipedia SummaryHyacinth Graf Strachwitz von Groß-Zauche und Camminetz was a German Army officer of aristocratic descent. Strachwitz saw action in World War I, but rose to fame for his command of armoured forces in World War II. For these services he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds. At the time of its presentation to Strachwitz it was Nazi Germany's highest military decoration.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
July 30, 1893
Kamień Śląski
Date of death
April 25, 1968
Trostberg
Citizenship
Germany
Occupations & fields
military personnel
Awards & honours
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and DiamondsGerman Cross in Gold
- Field and occupation
- německý generál, tankový velitel