Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz
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Summary
Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz was born on August 12, 1843[1], in Polessk[2]. He died on April 19, 1916[3], in Baghdad[4]. He worked as a writer[5], military historian[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,219 views/month, #7,126 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Q133246519[11]
- Country of citizenship: Ottoman Empire[12]
- Occupation: military writer[13], general field marshal[14]
- Position held: member of the Prussian House of Lords[15]
- Educated at: Prussian Military Academy[16]
- Award received: Order of the Black Eagle[17], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18], honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[19], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[20], Order of the Red Eagle 2nd Class[21], Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle[22], Imtiyaz Medal[23], Order of Osmanieh 1st Class[24], 1st class, Order of the Medjidie[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Noble title: baron[27]
- Military branch: Prussian Army[28], Modern Ottoman Army[29]
- Commons category: Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz[30]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[31]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[32]
- Cause of death: tuberculosis[33], typhus[34]
- Academic degree: doctorate[35]
- Participated in conflict: Austro-Prussian War[36], Franco-Prussian War[37], World War I[38]
- Family name: Goltz[39]
- Given name: Wilhelm[40], Leopold[41], Colmar[42]
- Pseudonym: W. von Dünheim[43]
- Topic's main category: Category:Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz[44]
- Commons gallery: Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz[45]
- Manner of death: natural causes[46]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[47], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[48], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[49], Great Soviet Encyclopedia (1926–1947)[50], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[51], 1922 Encyclopædia Britannica[52]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[53], Turkish[54]
- Start of work period: 1861[55]
Why It Matters
Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz born?
Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz was born in Polessk[2].
Where did Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz die?
Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz passed away in Baghdad[4].
What did Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz do for work?
Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz worked as a writer[5], military historian[6], military personnel[7], politician[8], and soldier[9].
Where did Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz go to school?
Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz was educated at Prussian Military Academy[16].
What awards did Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz receive?
Honors received include Order of the Black Eagle[17], Pour le Mérite for Sciences and Arts order[18], honorary doctor of the University of Königsberg[19], and Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[20].