Alexander von Falkenhausen
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Summary
Alexander von Falkenhausen was born on October 29, 1878[1], in Kwiatków, Opole Voivodeship[2]. He died on July 31, 1966[3], in Nassau[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], resistance fighter[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,343 views/month, #7,174 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Munich Forest Cemetery[10]
- Father: Alexander, Freiherr von Falkenhausen[11]
- Mother: Elisabeth, Freiin Schuler von Senden[12]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[13]
- Position held: member of the Landtag of Saxony[14]
- Award received: Military Merit Cross III. Class[15], German Cross in Silver[16], Iron Cross 1st Class[17], Iron Cross 2nd Class[18], 4th Class Order of the Crown[19], knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[20], Pour le Mérite[21], Commander of the Friedrich Order[22], Knight of the Order of the Crown (Württemberg)[23], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[24], Order of Osmanieh 3rd Class[25], 2nd class, Order of the Medjidie[26], Imtiyaz Medal[27]
- Sex or gender: male[28]
- Noble title: baron[29]
- Member of political party: German National People's Party[30]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[31]
- Commons category: Alexander von Falkenhausen[32]
- Military, police or special rank: general[33]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[34], World War II[35]
- Family name: Falkenhausen[36]
- Given name: Alexander[37]
- Work location: Dresden[38]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[39]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[40]
- Name in native language: Alexander von Falkenhausen[41]
- Start of work period: 1897[42]
- Place of detention: Dachau concentration camp[43], Buchenwald concentration camp[44]
- Sibling: Hans-Joachim von Falkenhausen[45], Mortimer von Falkenhausen[46], Konrad von Falkenhausen[47]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikiproject Nuremberg Trials[48]
Why It Matters
Alexander von Falkenhausen has Wikipedia articles in 18 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Alexander von Falkenhausen born?
Alexander von Falkenhausen's place of birth was Kwiatków, Opole Voivodeship[2].
Where did Alexander von Falkenhausen die?
Alexander von Falkenhausen passed away in Nassau[4].
Who were Alexander von Falkenhausen's parents?
Alexander von Falkenhausen's father was Alexander, Freiherr von Falkenhausen[11]. Alexander von Falkenhausen's mother was Elisabeth, Freiin Schuler von Senden[12].
What did Alexander von Falkenhausen do for work?
Alexander von Falkenhausen worked as a military personnel[5], politician[6], resistance fighter[7], and soldier[8].
What awards did Alexander von Falkenhausen receive?
Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[15], German Cross in Silver[16], Iron Cross 1st Class[17], and Iron Cross 2nd Class[18].