Erich von Manstein

German field marshal (1887-1973)
Person human Q57135
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Erich von Manstein

Summary

Erich von Manstein is a human[1]. His place of birth was Berlin[2]. He was born on November 24, 1887[3]. He died in Irschenhausen[4]. He died on June 10, 1973[5]. He worked as a military leader[6]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,845 views/month, #5,237 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Erich von Manstein was born in Berlin[2].
  • Erich von Manstein passed away in Irschenhausen[4].
  • Erich von Manstein passed away in Munich[8].
  • Erich von Manstein was born on November 24, 1887[3].
  • Erich von Manstein died on June 10, 1973[5].
  • Erich von Manstein died on June 9, 1973[9].
  • Erich von Manstein died on June 11, 1973[10].
  • Burial took place at Lower Saxony[11].
  • Erich von Manstein's father was Eduard von Lewinski[12].
  • Erich von Manstein's mother was Helene von Sperling[13].
  • Erich von Manstein held citizenship in Germany[14].
  • Erich von Manstein's professions included military leader[6].
  • Erich von Manstein received the Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[15].
  • Erich von Manstein received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16].
  • Erich von Manstein received the Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[17].
  • Erich von Manstein received the knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[18].
  • Erich von Manstein received the Hanseatic Cross[19].
  • Erich von Manstein received the Wound Badge (1918) in Black[20].
  • Erich von Manstein is recorded as male[21].
  • Erich von Manstein's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Erich von Manstein's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[23].
  • Erich von Manstein's Commons category is recorded as Erich von Manstein[24].
  • Erich von Manstein's military, police or special rank is recorded as general[25].
  • Erich von Manstein's military, police or special rank is recorded as general field marshal[26].
  • The cause of death was stroke[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Berlin[2], Erich von Manstein… he was born on November 24, 1887[3]. His father was Eduard von Lewinski[12]. His mother was Helene von Sperling[13].

Career and Affiliations

Erich von Manstein worked as a military leader[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[15], a grade of an order[28], in Kingdom of Württemberg[29], founded in 1870[30]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], a military decoration[31]; Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[17], a grade of an order[32], in Romania[33]; knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[18], a grade of an order[34], in Kingdom of Prussia[35]; Hanseatic Cross[19], a cross[36], in German Reich[37], founded in 1915[38]; and Wound Badge (1918) in Black[20].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include June 10, 1973[5], June 9, 1973[9], and June 11, 1973[10]. Recorded place of death include Irschenhausen[4], a human settlement[39], in Germany[40] and Munich[8], a college town[41], in Germany[42], founded in 1158[43]. The cause of death was stroke[27]. Burial took place at Lower Saxony[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Erich von Manstein include Manstein Plan[44], a military operation plan[45].

Why It Matters

Erich von Manstein ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,845 views/month, #5,237 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 74 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]

Works attributed to him include Verlorene Siege[48], a written work[49]. Entities named for him include Manstein Plan[44], a military operation plan[45].

FAQs

Where was Erich von Manstein born?

Born in Berlin[2], Erich von Manstein…

Where did Erich von Manstein die?

Erich von Manstein died in Irschenhausen[4].

Who were Erich von Manstein's parents?

Erich von Manstein's father was Eduard von Lewinski[12]. Erich von Manstein's mother was Helene von Sperling[13].

What did Erich von Manstein do for work?

Erich von Manstein worked as military leader[6].

What awards did Erich von Manstein receive?

Honors received include Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[15], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[16], Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[17], and knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[18].

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  1. [2] . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [21] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
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  8. [22] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [26] . Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  22. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [9] . Q110279963. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [10] . Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [48] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [44] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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  1. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  14. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  17. [49] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [47] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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