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Richthofen, Manfred, Baron von 1882-1918
German airman

Born in Schweidnitz, he joined the cavalry and then the German air force. During World War I, as commander of Fighter Group I ('Richthofen's Flying Circus'), he was noted for his high number (80) of aerial victories. He was shot down behind the British lines.