Alfred Krauss

Austrian general, politician (1862-1938)
Person human Q114332
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Alfred Krauss

Summary

Alfred Krauss is a human[1]. Born in Zadar[2], he… he was born on April 26, 1862[3]. He died in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee[4]. He died on September 29, 1938[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Alfred Krauss's place of birth was Zadar[2].
  • Alfred Krauss passed away in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee[4].
  • Alfred Krauss was born on April 26, 1862[3].
  • Alfred Krauss was born on April 25, 1862[10].
  • Alfred Krauss died on September 29, 1938[5].
  • Alfred Krauss held citizenship in Austria[11].
  • Alfred Krauss held citizenship in Nazi Germany[12].
  • Alfred Krauss worked as a politician[6].
  • Alfred Krauss worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Alfred Krauss's professions included soldier[8].
  • Alfred Krauss's field of work was military affairs[13].
  • Alfred Krauss's field of work was politics[14].
  • Alfred Krauss's field of work was Nazism[15].
  • Alfred Krauss held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[16].
  • Alfred Krauss's education included a stint at Theresian Military Academy[17].
  • Alfred Krauss received the Pour le Mérite[18].
  • Alfred Krauss received the Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[19].
  • Alfred Krauss received the Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[20].
  • Alfred Krauss was a member of Sturmabteilung[21].
  • Alfred Krauss is recorded as male[22].
  • Alfred Krauss's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Alfred Krauss was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].
  • Alfred Krauss's military branch is recorded as Austro-Hungarian Army[25].
  • Alfred Krauss's Commons category is recorded as Alfred Krauß[26].
  • Alfred Krauss's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred Krauss was born in Zadar[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 26, 1862[3] and April 25, 1862[10].

Education

Alfred Krauss's education included a stint at Theresian Military Academy[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8]. Fields of work include military affairs[13], a concept[28]; politics[14], an academic discipline[29]; and Nazism[15], a political ideology[30]. Alfred Krauss held the position of member of the Reichstag of Nazi Germany[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[18], a courage award[31], in Prussia[32], founded in 1740[33]; Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[19], an order of merit[34], in Austria–Hungary[35], founded in 1816[36]; and Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[20], a grade of an order[37].

Personal Life

Alfred Krauss was affiliated with the Nazi Party[24].

Death and Burial

Alfred Krauss died on September 29, 1938[5]. He passed away in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee[4].

Why It Matters

Alfred Krauss ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,289 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Alfred Krauss born?

Born in Zadar[2], Alfred Krauss…

Where did Alfred Krauss die?

Alfred Krauss passed away in Bad Goisern am Hallstättersee[4].

What did Alfred Krauss do for work?

Alfred Krauss worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], and soldier[8].

Where did Alfred Krauss go to school?

Alfred Krauss was educated at Theresian Military Academy[17].

What awards did Alfred Krauss receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[18], Order of the Iron Crown (Austria)[19], and Grand Cross of the Imperial Order of Leopold[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [23] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [24] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] . wikidata.org.
  15. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [25] . wikidata.org.
  20. [26] . wikidata.org.
  21. [27] . wikidata.org.
  22. [21] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [10] . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . 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
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation politician, military personnel, soldier
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    Military, police or special rank General of the Infantry, Italian Front, Odesa +2
    Languages spoken, written or signed German
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