Alfred Jodl
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Alfred Jodl was born on May 10, 1890, in Würzburg [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12]. A politician and military personnel [13], he held various roles during his career. Jodl received multiple awards, including the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, Golden Party Badge, Clasp to the Iron Cross, Anschluss Medal, Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918, and the Wound Badge (1918) in Black [14].
He died on October 16, 1946, in Nuremberg [12][15][1][2][3][4][5][6][8][9][10][11]. His cause of death was hanging [16].
Key Facts
- Place of death: Nuremberg Court Prison[8]
- Spouse: Luise Jodl[9]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Bavaria[10], Weimar Republic[11], Nazi Germany[12]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13], Golden Party Badge[14], Clasp to the Iron Cross[15], Anschluss Medal[16], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[17], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[18], Wound Badge of 20 July 1944 in Black[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Nazi Party[21]
- Military branch: artillery branch[22]
- Commons category: Alfred Jodl[23]
- Military, police or special rank: Generaloberst[24], lieutenant colonel[25], colonel[26], chief of artillery[27], major general[28], colonel general[29]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[30], Göttingen State and University Library[31], Institute of Contemporary History – Archives[32]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[33]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): High Command of the Armed Forces[34]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[35], World War II[36]
- Family name: Jodl[37]
- Given name: Alfred[38]
- Allegiance: German Empire[39], Weimar Republic[40], Nazi Germany[41]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[42]
- Described by source: Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1969–1978)[43]
- Participant in: International Military Tribunal[44]
- Convicted of: crime against humanity[45]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[46]
- Name in native language: Alfred Jodl[47]
- Start of work period: 1903[48]
- End of work period: 1945[49]
Why It Matters
Alfred Jodl has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[51]
FAQs
Where was Alfred Jodl born?
Alfred Jodl's place of birth was Würzburg[2].
Where did Alfred Jodl die?
Alfred Jodl died in Nuremberg[4].
Who was Alfred Jodl married to?
Alfred Jodl's spouses include Luise Jodl[9].
What did Alfred Jodl do for work?
Alfred Jodl worked as a politician[5] and military personnel[6].
What awards did Alfred Jodl receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[13], Golden Party Badge[14], Clasp to the Iron Cross[15], and Anschluss Medal[16].