Alfred von Tirpitz

German Admiral and Secretary of State of the German Imperial Naval Office (1849-1930)
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Alfred von Tirpitz

Summary

Alfred von Tirpitz is a human[1]. Born in Kostrzyn nad Odrą[2], he… he was born on March 19, 1849[3]. He passed away in Schäftlarn[4]. He died on March 6, 1930[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and naval officer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (983 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kostrzyn nad Odrą[2], Alfred von Tirpitz…
  • Alfred von Tirpitz died in Schäftlarn[4].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz was born on March 19, 1849[3].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz died on March 6, 1930[5].
  • Burial took place at Munich Forest Cemetery[9].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz's father was Rudolf Tirpitz[10].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz's mother was Malwine Tirpitz[11].
  • A child of Alfred von Tirpitz was Ilse von Tirpiz[12].
  • A child of Alfred von Tirpitz was Wolfgang von Tirpitz[13].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz worked as a politician[6].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz's professions included naval officer[7].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz held the position of member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz held the position of member of the Prussian House of Lords[16].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz received the Pour le Mérite[17].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz received the Order of the Black Eagle[18].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz received the Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[20].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz received the Legion of Honour[21].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz received the Order of the Red Eagle[22].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz is recorded as male[23].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz was affiliated with the German National People's Party[25].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz was affiliated with the German Fatherland Party[26].
  • Alfred von Tirpitz's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Navy[27].

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Origins and Family

Alfred von Tirpitz's place of birth was Kostrzyn nad Odrą[2]. He was born on March 19, 1849[3]. His father was Rudolf Tirpitz[10]. His mother was Malwine Tirpitz[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and naval officer[7]. Positions held include member of the Reichstag of the Weimar Republic[15] and member of the Prussian House of Lords[16], a position[28], in Prussia[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[17], a courage award[30], in Prussia[31], founded in 1740[32]; Order of the Black Eagle[18], an order[33], in Kingdom of Prussia[34], founded in 1701[35]; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19], a grade of an order[36], in United Kingdom[37]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[20], a grade of an order[38], in Kingdom of Württemberg[39], founded in 1856[40]; Legion of Honour[21], a state order[41], in France[42], founded in 1802[43]; and Order of the Red Eagle[22], an order[44], in Kingdom of Prussia[45], founded in 1792[46].

Personal Life

Children include Ilse von Tirpiz[12], 1885–1982[47] and Wolfgang von Tirpitz[13], a naval officer[48], 1887–1968[49]. Political affiliations include German National People's Party[25], a political party[50], in German Reich[51], founded in 1918[52], headquartered in Berlin[53] and German Fatherland Party[26], a political party[54], in German Empire[55], founded in 1917[56], headquartered in Berlin[57].

Death and Burial

Alfred von Tirpitz died on March 6, 1930[5]. He died in Schäftlarn[4]. Burial took place at Munich Forest Cemetery[9].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Alfred von Tirpitz include Tirpitz[58], a battleship[59] and Tirpitzøya[60], an island[61], in Norway[62].

Why It Matters

Alfred von Tirpitz ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (983 views/month, #7,013 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[63] He is known by 37 alternative names across languages and contexts.[64]

Entities named for him include Tirpitz[58], a battleship[59] and Tirpitzøya[60], an island[61], in Norway[62].

FAQs

Where was Alfred von Tirpitz born?

Alfred von Tirpitz's place of birth was Kostrzyn nad Odrą[2].

Where did Alfred von Tirpitz die?

Alfred von Tirpitz died in Schäftlarn[4].

Who were Alfred von Tirpitz's parents?

Alfred von Tirpitz's father was Rudolf Tirpitz[10]. Alfred von Tirpitz's mother was Malwine Tirpitz[11].

What did Alfred von Tirpitz do for work?

Alfred von Tirpitz worked as politician[6] and naval officer[7].

What awards did Alfred von Tirpitz receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[17], Order of the Black Eagle[18], Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order[19], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich I[20].

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  2. [63] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [64] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 19d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, naval officer
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