Erich von Falkenhayn
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Summary
Erich von Falkenhayn was born on September 11, 1861[1], in Białochowo[2]. He died on April 8, 1922[3], in Lindstedt Castle[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], military advisor[7], military attaché[8], and soldier[9]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (9,352 views/month, #5,998 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Bornstedt Cemetery[11]
- Father: Fedor von Falkenhayn[12]
- Mother: Franziska Freiin von Rosenberg[13]
- Child: Erika von Tresckow[14], Fritz von Falkenhayn[15]
- Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[16], Germany[17]
- Occupation: military personnel[18], military commander[19], World War I[20]
- Field of work: military affairs[21], military[22]
- Position held: list of war ministers of Prussia[23], German General Staff[24]
- Educated at: cadet corps[25], Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[26], Prussian Military Academy[27]
- Award received: Pour le Mérite[28], Order of the Black Eagle[29], Large Military Merit Medal[30], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[31], Military Order of Max Joseph[32], Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class[33], Iron Cross[34], 2nd Class Order of the Crown[35], Order of the Double Dragon[36], Order of Osmanieh[37], Order of the Rising Sun, 4th class[38], Order of the Sacred Treasure, 2nd Class[39]
- Religion or worldview: Lutheranism[40]
- Sex or gender: male[41]
- Family: Falkenhayn[42]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[43]
- Commons category: Erich von Falkenhayn[44]
- Military, police or special rank: General of the Infantry[45], lieutenant[46], captain[47], major[48], lieutenant colonel[49], colonel[50], major general[51], general[52]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[53]
- Academic degree: Doktor Nauk in Philosophy[54]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[55], Boxer Rebellion[56]
- Family name: von Falkenhayn[57]
- Given name: Erich[58], Georg[59], Sebastian[60], Anton[61]
- Work location: Jiaozhou Bay Leased Territory[62]
- Allegiance: German Empire[63], Ottoman Empire[64]
Why It Matters
Erich von Falkenhayn has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[65] He is known by 49 alternative names across languages and contexts.[66]
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[12]. Erich von Falkenhayn's mother was Franziska Freiin von Rosenberg[13].
What did Erich von Falkenhayn do for work?
Erich von Falkenhayn worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], military advisor[7], and military attaché[8].
Where did Erich von Falkenhayn go to school?
Erich von Falkenhayn was educated at cadet corps[25], Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute[26], and Prussian Military Academy[27].
What awards did Erich von Falkenhayn receive?
Honors received include Pour le Mérite[28], Order of the Black Eagle[29], Large Military Merit Medal[30], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[31].