Friedrich Paulus
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Summary
Friedrich Paulus was born on September 23, 1890[1], in Guxhagen[2]. He died on February 1, 1957[3], in Dresden[4]. He worked as a military officer[5] and general field marshal[6]. He ranks in the top 0.54% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36,597 views/month, #5,429 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: September 21, 1890[8]
- Place of burial: Baden-Baden[9]
- Father: Ernst Paulus[10]
- Mother: Bertha Nettelbeck[11]
- Spouse: Elena Rosetti-Solescu[12]
- Country of citizenship: German Empire[13], Weimar Republic[14], Nazi Germany[15], German Democratic Republic[16]
- Educated at: University of Marburg[17]
- Award received: 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], Military Merit Order (Bavaria)[21], Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918[22], Wound Badge (1939) in Black[23], Sudetenland Medal[24], Eastern Medal[25], Anschluss Medal[26], Cross of Liberty, 1st Class[27], Order of the Zähringer Lion[28], Wehrmacht Long Service Award[29], Iron Cross 1st Class[30], Iron Cross 2nd Class[31]
- Member of: National Committee for a Free Germany[32]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[33]
- Sex or gender: male[34]
- Military branch: Imperial German Army[35], German Army[36]
- Commons category: Friedrich Paulus[37]
- Military, police or special rank: general field marshal[38]
- Archives at: German Federal Archives[39]
- Cause of death: amyotrophic lateral sclerosis[40]
- Residence: Dresden[41]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): 6th Army[42]
- Participated in conflict: World War I[43], World War II[44], 1939 Invasion of Poland[45], Battle of France[46], Operation Barbarossa[47], Battle of Voronezh[48], Battle of Stalingrad[49]
- Family name: Paulus[50]
- Given name: Friedrich[51]
- Allegiance: Nazi Germany[52]
- Manner of death: natural causes[53]
Why It Matters
Friedrich Paulus has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[54] He is known by 69 alternative names across languages and contexts.[55]
FAQs
Where was Friedrich Paulus born?
Friedrich Paulus's place of birth was Guxhagen[2].
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 a military officer[5] and general field marshal[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].