Erich von Manstein
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Summary
Erich von Manstein was born on November 24, 1887[1], in Berlin[2]. He died on June 10, 1973[3], in Irschenhausen[4]. He worked as a military leader[5], military officer[6], soldier[7], and general field marshal[8]. He ranks in the top 0.52% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (20,592 views/month, #5,237 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Munich[10]
- Date of death: June 9, 1973[11], June 11, 1973[12]
- Place of burial: Lower Saxony[13]
- Father: Eduard von Lewinski[14]
- Mother: Helene von Sperling[15]
- Country of citizenship: Germany[16]
- Award received: Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[17], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[18], Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[19], knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[20], Hanseatic Cross[21], Wound Badge (1918) in Black[22], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[23], Eastern Medal[24], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[25], Iron Cross 1st Class[26], Iron Cross 2nd Class[27], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[28], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[29], Clasp to the Iron Cross[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[32]
- Commons category: Erich von Manstein[33]
- Military, police or special rank: general[34], general field marshal[35]
- Cause of death: stroke[36]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 56e Gemotoriseerde Korps (Wehrmacht)[37], 11th Army[38], Army Group Don[39], Army Group South[40], 18th Infantry Division[41], XXXVIII Army Corps[42]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[43], World War II[44], 1939 Invasion of Poland[45], Battle of France[46], Operation Barbarossa[47], Siege of Sevastopol[48], Siege of Leningrad[49], Battle of Stalingrad[50], Third Battle of Kharkov[51], Battle of Kursk[52], Battle of the Dnieper[53]
- Family name: Manstein[54]
- Given name: Erich[55]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[56]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Erich von Manstein include Manstein Plan[57], a military operation plan[58], in Belgium[59].
Why It Matters
Erich von Manstein has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 85 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]
Works attributed to him include Verlorene Siege[62], a written work[63]. Entities named for him include Manstein Plan[57], a military operation plan[58], in Belgium[59].
FAQs
Where was Erich von Manstein born?
Erich von Manstein's place of birth was Berlin[2].
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[14]. Erich von Manstein's mother was Helene von Sperling[15].
What did Erich von Manstein do for work?
Erich von Manstein worked as a military leader[5], military officer[6], soldier[7], and general field marshal[8].
What awards did Erich von Manstein receive?
Honors received include Knights 1st class of the Friedrich Order[17], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords[18], Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[19], and knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[20].