Erich Raeder

German admiral (1876–1960)
Person human Q57154
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Erich Raeder

Summary

Erich Raeder is a human[1]. He was born in Wandsbek[2]. He was born on +1876-04-24T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Kiel[4]. He died on +1960-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a naval officer[6] and historian[7]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,164 views/month, #6,295 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Erich Raeder's place of birth was Wandsbek[2].
  • Erich Raeder died in Kiel[4].
  • Erich Raeder died in Kiel-Windeweer[9].
  • Erich Raeder was born on +1876-04-24T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Erich Raeder died on +1960-11-06T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Erich Raeder is buried at Kiel North Cemetery[10].
  • Erich Raeder held citizenship in Germany[11].
  • Erich Raeder's professions included naval officer[6].
  • Erich Raeder's professions included historian[7].
  • Erich Raeder was educated at Naval Academy at Mürwik[12].
  • Erich Raeder received the Military Merit Cross III. Class[13].
  • Erich Raeder received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14].
  • Erich Raeder received the Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[15].
  • Erich Raeder received the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I[16].
  • Erich Raeder received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17].
  • Erich Raeder received the Golden Party Badge[18].
  • Erich Raeder is recorded as male[19].
  • Erich Raeder's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Erich Raeder was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].
  • Erich Raeder's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Navy[22].
  • Erich Raeder's military branch is recorded as German Navy[23].
  • Erich Raeder's military branch is recorded as Kriegsmarine[24].
  • Erich Raeder's Commons category is recorded as Erich Raeder[25].
  • Erich Raeder's military, police or special rank is recorded as Großadmiral[26].
  • Erich Raeder's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Wandsbek[2], Erich Raeder… he was born on +1876-04-24T00:00:00Z[3].

Education

Erich Raeder's education included a stint at Naval Academy at Mürwik[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include naval officer[6] and historian[7].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[13]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[15], a grade of an order[31], in Prussia[32]; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I[16]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[17], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; and Golden Party Badge[18], a breast badge[36], in Nazi Germany[37], founded in 1933[38].

Personal Life

Erich Raeder was affiliated with the Nazi Party[21].

Death and Burial

Erich Raeder died on +1960-11-06T00:00:00Z[5]. Recorded place of death include Kiel[4], an urban municipality in Germany[39], in Germany[40], founded in 1242[41] and Kiel-Windeweer[9], a village[42], in Netherlands[43]. Burial took place at Kiel North Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Erich Raeder ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,164 views/month, #6,295 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Erich Raeder born?

Erich Raeder was born in Wandsbek[2].

Where did Erich Raeder die?

Erich Raeder died in Kiel[4].

What did Erich Raeder do for work?

Erich Raeder worked as naval officer[6] and historian[7].

Where did Erich Raeder go to school?

Erich Raeder was educated at Naval Academy at Mürwik[12].

What awards did Erich Raeder receive?

Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[13], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[14], Order of the Red Eagle 4th Class[15], and Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Franz Josef I[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . britannica.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . maritimequest.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . archive.is. archive.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . archive.is. archive.is. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Nuremberg Trials Project. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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