Friedrich Olbricht

German general (1888–1944)
Person human Q57408
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Friedrich Olbricht

Summary

Friedrich Olbricht is a human[1]. He was born in Leisnig[2]. He was born on October 4, 1888[3]. He died in Berlin[4]. He died on July 21, 1944[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], military officer[7], and resistance fighter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,208 views/month, #6,905 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Olbricht was born in Leisnig[2].
  • Friedrich Olbricht passed away in Berlin[4].
  • Friedrich Olbricht was born on October 4, 1888[3].
  • Friedrich Olbricht died on July 21, 1944[5].
  • Burial took place at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[10].
  • Friedrich Olbricht held citizenship in Nazi Germany[11].
  • Friedrich Olbricht worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's professions included military officer[7].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's professions included resistance fighter[8].
  • Friedrich Olbricht received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12].
  • Friedrich Olbricht received the German Cross in Silver[13].
  • Friedrich Olbricht received the Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[14].
  • Friedrich Olbricht received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].
  • Friedrich Olbricht received the Hungarian War Memorial Medal with Swords[16].
  • Friedrich Olbricht received the Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[17].
  • Friedrich Olbricht is recorded as male[18].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's military branch is recorded as Imperial German Army[20].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Olbricht[21].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's military, police or special rank is recorded as General of the Infantry[22].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's archives at is recorded as German Federal Archives[23].
  • The cause of death was gunshot wound[24].
  • Friedrich Olbricht was part of the conflict World War I[25].
  • Friedrich Olbricht was part of the conflict World War II[26].
  • Friedrich Olbricht's family name is recorded as Olbricht[27].

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Origins and Family

Friedrich Olbricht was born in Leisnig[2]. He was born on October 4, 1888[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], military officer[7], and resistance fighter[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; German Cross in Silver[13], a grade of an order[31], in Nazi Germany[32]; Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[14]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1919[35]; Hungarian War Memorial Medal with Swords[16]; and Knight's Cross of the Order of Franz Joseph[17], a grade of an order[36], in Austria–Hungary[37].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Olbricht died on July 21, 1944[5]. He died in Berlin[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[24]. He is buried at Alter St.-Matthäus-Kirchhof Berlin[10].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Olbricht ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,208 views/month, #6,905 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Olbricht born?

Friedrich Olbricht's place of birth was Leisnig[2].

Where did Friedrich Olbricht die?

Friedrich Olbricht died in Berlin[4].

What did Friedrich Olbricht do for work?

Friedrich Olbricht worked as military personnel[6], military officer[7], and resistance fighter[8].

What awards did Friedrich Olbricht receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[12], German Cross in Silver[13], Knight I Class of the Albrecht Order[14], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [18] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [19] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [10] . wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . Q106825045. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . kalliope-verbund.info. kalliope-verbund.info. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Nuremberg Trials Project. nuremberg.law.harvard.edu. Provenance: 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

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, military officer, resistance fighter
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