Alexander von Kluck

German general (1846-1934)
Person human Q60252
Alexander von Kluck
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Alexander von Kluck

Summary

Alexander von Kluck is a human[1]. Born in Münster[2], he… he was born on May 20, 1846[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on October 19, 1934[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Münster[2], Alexander von Kluck…
  • Alexander von Kluck died in Berlin[4].
  • Alexander von Kluck was born on May 20, 1846[3].
  • Alexander von Kluck died on October 19, 1934[5].
  • Burial took place at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[8].
  • Alexander von Kluck held citizenship in Germany[9].
  • Alexander von Kluck's professions included military officer[6].
  • Alexander von Kluck's field of work was military[10].
  • Alexander von Kluck received the Pour le Mérite[11].
  • Alexander von Kluck received the Order of the Black Eagle[12].
  • Alexander von Kluck was a member of Bonner Burschenschaft Germania[13].
  • Alexander von Kluck is recorded as male[14].
  • Alexander von Kluck's instance of is recorded as human[15].
  • Alexander von Kluck's military branch is recorded as Prussian Army[16].
  • Alexander von Kluck's Commons category is recorded as Alexander von Kluck[17].
  • Alexander von Kluck's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel general[18].
  • Alexander von Kluck's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[19].
  • Alexander von Kluck was part of the conflict Austro-Prussian War[20].
  • Alexander von Kluck was part of the conflict Franco-Prussian War[21].
  • Alexander von Kluck was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Alexander von Kluck's family name is recorded as Kluck[23].
  • Alexander von Kluck's given name is recorded as Alexander[24].
  • Alexander von Kluck's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Alexander von Kluck[25].
  • Alexander von Kluck's Commons gallery is recorded as Alexander von Kluck[26].
  • Alexander von Kluck's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Münster[2], Alexander von Kluck… he was born on May 20, 1846[3].

Career and Affiliations

Alexander von Kluck worked as a military officer[6]. His field of work was military[10].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[11], a courage award[28], in Prussia[29], founded in 1740[30] and Order of the Black Eagle[12], an order[31], in Kingdom of Prussia[32], founded in 1701[33].

Death and Burial

Alexander von Kluck died on October 19, 1934[5]. He passed away in Berlin[4]. He is buried at Südwestkirchhof Stahnsdorf[8].

Why It Matters

Alexander von Kluck ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (444 views/month, #7,180 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was Alexander von Kluck born?

Born in Münster[2], Alexander von Kluck…

Where did Alexander von Kluck die?

Alexander von Kluck died in Berlin[4].

What did Alexander von Kluck do for work?

Alexander von Kluck worked as military officer[6].

What awards did Alexander von Kluck receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[11] and Order of the Black Eagle[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [14] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [15] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [10] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [6] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [16] . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [18] . wikidata.org.
  14. [19] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Q107642470. wikidata.org.
  16. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [34] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [35] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Military, police or special rank colonel general, general
    Member of
    Described by source Svensk uppslagsbok, Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947), 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica +2
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