Friedrich Paulus

German general (1890–1957)
Person human Q57160
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Friedrich Paulus

Summary

Friedrich Paulus is a human[1]. He was born in Guxhagen[2]. He was born on September 23, 1890[3]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. He died on February 1, 1957[5]. He worked as a military officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,235 views/month, #5,429 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Paulus was born in Guxhagen[2].
  • Friedrich Paulus died in Dresden[4].
  • Friedrich Paulus was born on September 23, 1890[3].
  • Friedrich Paulus was born on September 21, 1890[8].
  • Friedrich Paulus died on February 1, 1957[5].
  • Burial took place at Baden-Baden[9].
  • Friedrich Paulus's father was Ernst Paulus[10].
  • Friedrich Paulus's mother was Bertha Nettelbeck[11].
  • Friedrich Paulus was married to Elena Rosetti-Solescu[12].
  • Friedrich Paulus held citizenship in German Empire[13].
  • Friedrich Paulus held citizenship in Weimar Republic[14].
  • Friedrich Paulus held citizenship in Nazi Germany[15].
  • Friedrich Paulus held citizenship in German Democratic Republic[16].
  • Friedrich Paulus worked as a military officer[6].
  • Friedrich Paulus was educated at University of Marburg[17].
  • Friedrich Paulus received the Military Merit Cross III. Class[18].
  • Friedrich Paulus received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[19].
  • Friedrich Paulus received the Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[20].
  • Friedrich Paulus received the Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[21].
  • Friedrich Paulus received the Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[22].
  • Friedrich Paulus received the Wound Badge (1939) in Black[23].
  • Friedrich Paulus was a member of National Committee for a Free Germany[24].
  • Friedrich Paulus's religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].
  • Friedrich Paulus is recorded as male[26].
  • Friedrich Paulus's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Guxhagen[2], Friedrich Paulus… Recorded date of birth include September 23, 1890[3] and September 21, 1890[8]. His father was Ernst Paulus[10]. His mother was Bertha Nettelbeck[11].

Education

Friedrich Paulus's education included a stint at University of Marburg[17].

Career and Affiliations

Friedrich Paulus's professions included military officer[6].

Recognition

Awards received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[18]; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[19], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29]; Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[20], a grade of an order[30], in Romania[31]; Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[21], an order of merit[32], in Kingdom of Bavaria[33], founded in 1866[34]; Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[22], a cross[35], in German Reich[36], founded in 1934[37]; and Wound Badge (1939) in Black[23], an award[38], in German Reich[39].

Personal Life

Among Friedrich Paulus's spouses was Elena Rosetti-Solescu[12]. His religion is recorded as Catholic Church[25].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Paulus died on February 1, 1957[5]. He passed away in Dresden[4]. The cause of death was amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[40]. He is buried at Baden-Baden[9].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Paulus ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,235 views/month, #5,429 of 1,000,298).[7] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 58 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Paulus born?

Born in Guxhagen[2], Friedrich Paulus…

Where did Friedrich Paulus die?

Friedrich Paulus passed away in Dresden[4].

Who were Friedrich Paulus's parents?

Friedrich Paulus's father was Ernst Paulus[10]. Friedrich Paulus's mother was Bertha Nettelbeck[11].

Who was Friedrich Paulus married to?

Friedrich Paulus's spouses include Elena Rosetti-Solescu[12].

What did Friedrich Paulus do for work?

Friedrich Paulus worked as military officer[6].

Where did Friedrich Paulus go to school?

Friedrich Paulus was educated at University of Marburg[17].

What awards did Friedrich Paulus receive?

Honors received include Military Merit Cross III. Class[18], Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves[19], Order of Michael the Brave, 1st class[20], and Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[21].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  5. [11] . Genealogics. wikidata.org.
  6. [12] . wikidata.org.
  7. [13] . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . wikidata.org.
  11. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . wikidata.org.
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  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [40] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [8] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . 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

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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