Erwin Jaenecke

German general (1890–1960)
Person human Q62721
Erwin Jaenecke
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Erwin Jaenecke

Summary

Erwin Jaenecke is a human[1]. He was born in Freren[2]. He was born on April 22, 1890[3]. He passed away in Cologne[4]. He died on July 3, 1960[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Born in Freren[2], Erwin Jaenecke…
  • Erwin Jaenecke died in Cologne[4].
  • Erwin Jaenecke was born on April 22, 1890[3].
  • Erwin Jaenecke died on July 3, 1960[5].
  • Erwin Jaenecke held citizenship in Germany[8].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's professions included military personnel[6].
  • Erwin Jaenecke received the German Cross in Gold[9].
  • Erwin Jaenecke received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10].
  • Erwin Jaenecke received the Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[11].
  • Erwin Jaenecke received the Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[12].
  • Erwin Jaenecke received the Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords[13].
  • Erwin Jaenecke received the Iron Cross 2nd Class[14].
  • Erwin Jaenecke is recorded as male[15].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's instance of is recorded as human[16].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's military branch is recorded as German Army[17].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's Commons category is recorded as Erwin Jaenecke[18].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's military, police or special rank is recorded as Generaloberst[19].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[20].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's commander of is recorded as 17th Army[21].
  • Erwin Jaenecke was part of the conflict World War I[22].
  • Erwin Jaenecke was part of the conflict World War II[23].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's family name is recorded as Jaenecke[24].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's given name is recorded as Erwin[25].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's allegiance is recorded as Nazi Germany[26].
  • Erwin Jaenecke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as German[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Freren[2], Erwin Jaenecke… he was born on April 22, 1890[3].

Career and Affiliations

Erwin Jaenecke's professions included military personnel[6].

Recognition

Awards received include German Cross in Gold[9], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], a grade of an order[30], in Nazi Germany[31], founded in 1939[32]; Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[11], a grade of an order[33], in Romania[34]; Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[12], a grade of an order[35], in Romania[36]; Spanish Cross in Silver with Swords[13], a grade of an order[37], in German Reich[38], founded in 1939[39]; and Iron Cross 2nd Class[14], a grade of an order[40].

Death and Burial

Erwin Jaenecke died on July 3, 1960[5]. He passed away in Cologne[4].

Why It Matters

Erwin Jaenecke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (195 views/month, #7,255 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Erwin Jaenecke born?

Erwin Jaenecke's place of birth was Freren[2].

Where did Erwin Jaenecke die?

Erwin Jaenecke passed away in Cologne[4].

What did Erwin Jaenecke do for work?

Erwin Jaenecke worked as military personnel[6].

What awards did Erwin Jaenecke receive?

Honors received include German Cross in Gold[9], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], Order of Michael the Brave, 3rd class[11], and Order of Michael the Brave, 2nd class[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [15] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [16] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [9] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [17] . wikidata.org.
  14. [18] . wikidata.org.
  15. [19] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . TracesOfWar. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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