Erwin von Witzleben
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Summary
Erwin von Witzleben was born on December 4, 1881[1], in Wrocław[2]. He died on August 8, 1944[3], in Plötzensee Prison[4]. He worked as a military personnel[5], military officer[6], and resistance fighter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,881 views/month, #6,727 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Nazi Germany[9]
- Award received: Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11], Hanseatic Cross (Hamburg)[12], Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914 1st Class[13], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[14], Sudetenland Medal[15], West Wall Medal[16], knight of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern[17], Cross of Honour (Reuss)[18], Wound Badge (1918)[19], Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914 2nd class[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Family: House of Witzleben[22]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[23]
- Commons category: Erwin von Witzleben[24]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[25]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[26]
- Cause of death: hanging to death[27]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 1st Army[28], Army Group D[29]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[30], World War II[31]
- Family name: von Witzleben[32]
- Given name: Erwin[33], Job[34], Wilhelm[35], Georg[36], Erdmann[37]
- Work location: Frankfurt (Oder)[38]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[39]
- Manner of death: capital punishment[40]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: German[41]
- Start of work period: 1901[42]
- End of work period: 1942[43]
Why It Matters
Erwin von Witzleben has Wikipedia articles in 27 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]
FAQs
Where was Erwin von Witzleben born?
Erwin von Witzleben was born in Wrocław[2].
Where did Erwin von Witzleben die?
Erwin von Witzleben died in Plötzensee Prison[4].
What did Erwin von Witzleben do for work?
Erwin von Witzleben worked as a military personnel[5], military officer[6], and resistance fighter[7].
What awards did Erwin von Witzleben receive?
Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[10], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[11], Hanseatic Cross (Hamburg)[12], and Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914 1st Class[13].