Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg
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Summary
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg was born on November 15, 1907[1], in Jettingen-Scheppach[2]. He died on July 21, 1944[3], in Bendlerblock[4]. He worked as a military officer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.51% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,107 views/month, #5,139 of 1,000,298).[6]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Berlin[7]
- Place of burial: Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[8]
- Father: Alfred Schenk von Stauffenberg[9]
- Mother: Caroline Gräfin Schenk von Stauffenberg[10]
- Spouse: Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg[11]
- Child: Berthold Maria Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg[12], Heimeran Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg[13], Franz-Ludwig Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg[14], Valerie Ida Huberta Karoline Anna Maria Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg[15], Konstanze von Schulthess[16]
- Country of citizenship: German Reich[17]
- Position held: Zweiter Generalstabsoffizier[18], Erster Generalstabsoffizier[19]
- Educated at: Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium[20]
- Award received: German Cross in Gold[21], Wound Badge (1939) in Gold[22], Iron Cross 1st Class[23], Long Service Medal 4th Class, 4 Years (Wehrmacht)[24], Long Service Medal 3rd Class, 12 Years (Wehrmacht)[25], Iron Cross 2nd Class[26], Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class[27], Medal of the Italian-German Campaign in Africa[28]
- Member of: George-Kreis[29]
- Religion or worldview: Catholicism[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family: Stauffenberg[32]
- Noble title: Graf[33]
- Military branch: German Army[34], Reichswehr[35]
- Commons category: Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg[36]
- Military, police or special rank: Fänrik[37], Fahnenjunker[38], lieutenant[39], Oberleutnant[40], cavalry master[41], captain[42], Major[43], lieutenant colonel[44], Oberst[45]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[46]
- Residence: Albstadt[47]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[48]
- Family name: Schenk von Stauffenberg[49]
- Given name: Claus[50], Philipp[51], Maria[52]
- Topic's main category: Category:Claus von Stauffenberg[53]
- Allegiance: Weimar Republic[54], Nazi Germany[55], German resistance to Nazism[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg include 8171 Stauffenberg[57], an asteroid[58].
Why It Matters
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[59] He is known by 97 alternative names across languages and contexts.[60]
Entities named for him include 8171 Stauffenberg[57], an asteroid[58].
FAQs
Where was Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg born?
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg was born in Jettingen-Scheppach[2].
Where did Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg die?
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg passed away in Bendlerblock[4].
Who were Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg's parents?
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg's father was Alfred Schenk von Stauffenberg[9]. Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg's mother was Caroline Gräfin Schenk von Stauffenberg[10].
Who was Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg married to?
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg's spouses include Nina Schenk Gräfin von Stauffenberg[11].
What did Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg do for work?
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg worked as a military officer[5].
Where did Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg go to school?
Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg was educated at Eberhard-Ludwigs-Gymnasium[20].
What awards did Claus Schenk Graf von Stauffenberg receive?
Honors received include German Cross in Gold[21], Wound Badge (1939) in Gold[22], Iron Cross 1st Class[23], and Long Service Medal 4th Class, 4 Years (Wehrmacht)[24].