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Also Known As Der Rote Freiherr • Manfred, Freiherr von Richthofen • the Red Baron • der rote Kampfflieger • the Red Fighter Pilot
Born May 2, 1892 • Poland • (Birthday in 4 days)
Died April 21, 1918 (aged 25) • France
Role In Western Front

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