Erich von Falkenhayn

Chief of Germany's General Staff during the first two years of the First World War (1861-1922)
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Erich von Falkenhayn
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Erich von Falkenhayn

Summary

Erich von Falkenhayn is a human[1]. His place of birth was Białochowo[2]. He was born on September 11, 1861[3]. He passed away in Lindstedt Castle[4]. He died on April 8, 1922[5]. He worked as a politician[6], military personnel[7], military advisor[8], military personnel[9], and military attaché[10]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,119 views/month, #5,998 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Erich von Falkenhayn's place of birth was Białochowo[2].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn passed away in Lindstedt Castle[4].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn was born on September 11, 1861[3].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn died on April 8, 1922[5].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn is buried at Bornstedt Cemetery[12].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's father was Fedor von Falkenhayn[13].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's mother was Franziska Freiin von Rosenberg[14].
  • A child of Erich von Falkenhayn was Erika von Tresckow[15].
  • A child of Erich von Falkenhayn was Fritz von Falkenhayn[16].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn held citizenship in Kingdom of Prussia[17].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn held citizenship in Germany[18].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn worked as a politician[6].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn worked as a military personnel[7].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's professions included military advisor[8].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's professions included military personnel[9].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn worked as a military attaché[10].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's professions included soldier[19].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's field of work was military affairs[20].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's field of work was military[21].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn held the position of minister of war[22].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn was educated at cadet corps[23].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's education included a stint at Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[24].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn's education included a stint at Prussian Military Academy[25].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn received the Pour le Mérite[26].
  • Erich von Falkenhayn received the Order of the Black Eagle[27].

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Origins and Family

Erich von Falkenhayn was born in Białochowo[2]. He was born on September 11, 1861[3]. His father was Fedor von Falkenhayn[13]. His mother was Franziska Freiin von Rosenberg[14].

Education

Educated at cadet corps[23], an educational institution[28]; Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[24], a cadet corps[29], in Germany[30], founded in 1873[31]; and Prussian Military Academy[25], a military academy[32], in Kingdom of Prussia[33], founded in 1810[34]. Erich von Falkenhayn earned the academic degree of Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[35].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], military personnel[7], military advisor[8], military attaché[10], soldier[19], and military commander[36]. Fields of work include military affairs[20], a concept[37] and military[21], an armed organization[38]. Erich von Falkenhayn held the position of minister of war[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Pour le Mérite[26], a courage award[39], in Prussia[40], founded in 1740[41]; Order of the Black Eagle[27], an order[42], in Kingdom of Prussia[43], founded in 1701[44]; Large Military Merit Medal[45], a class of award[46], in Austria–Hungary[47]; Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[48], an order of merit[49], in Kingdom of Bavaria[50], founded in 1866[51]; Military Order of Max Joseph[52], a military decoration[53], in Kingdom of Bavaria[54], founded in 1806[55]; and Order of the Red Eagle[56], an order[57], in Kingdom of Prussia[58], founded in 1792[59].

Personal Life

Children include Erika von Tresckow[15], a resistance fighter[60], 1904–1974[61], of German Reich[62] and Fritz von Falkenhayn[16], a military officer[63], 1890–1973[64], of Grand Duchy of Oldenburg[65], awarded the Prussian Military Pilot Badge[66]. Erich von Falkenhayn's religion is recorded as Lutheranism[67].

Death and Burial

Erich von Falkenhayn died on April 8, 1922[5]. He died in Lindstedt Castle[4]. Burial took place at Bornstedt Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

Erich von Falkenhayn ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,119 views/month, #5,998 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[68] He is known by 39 alternative names across languages and contexts.[69]

FAQs

Where was Erich von Falkenhayn born?

Erich von Falkenhayn was born in Białochowo[2].

Where did Erich von Falkenhayn die?

Erich von Falkenhayn died in Lindstedt Castle[4].

Who were Erich von Falkenhayn's parents?

Erich von Falkenhayn's father was Fedor von Falkenhayn[13]. Erich von Falkenhayn's mother was Franziska Freiin von Rosenberg[14].

What did Erich von Falkenhayn do for work?

Erich von Falkenhayn worked as politician[6], military personnel[7], military advisor[8], military personnel[9], and military attaché[10].

Where did Erich von Falkenhayn go to school?

Erich von Falkenhayn was educated at cadet corps[23], Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[24], and Prussian Military Academy[25].

What awards did Erich von Falkenhayn receive?

Honors received include Pour le Mérite[26], Order of the Black Eagle[27], Large Military Merit Medal[45], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[48].

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Class ancestry

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  2. [68] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [69] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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