Friedrich Ruge

German admiral (1894-1985)
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Friedrich Ruge

Summary

Friedrich Ruge is a human[1]. Born in Leipzig[2], he… he was born on December 24, 1894[3]. He passed away in Tübingen[4]. He died on July 3, 1985[5]. He worked as a military historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Friedrich Ruge was born in Leipzig[2].
  • Friedrich Ruge died in Tübingen[4].
  • Friedrich Ruge was born on December 24, 1894[3].
  • Friedrich Ruge died on July 3, 1985[5].
  • Friedrich Ruge's father was Walther Ruge[11].
  • Friedrich Ruge held citizenship in Germany[12].
  • Friedrich Ruge's professions included military historian[6].
  • Friedrich Ruge worked as a non-fiction writer[7].
  • Friedrich Ruge's professions included university teacher[8].
  • Friedrich Ruge worked as a military personnel[9].
  • Friedrich Ruge held the position of Inspector of the Navy[13].
  • Among Friedrich Ruge's employers was University of Tübingen[14].
  • Friedrich Ruge was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[15].
  • Friedrich Ruge received the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16].
  • Friedrich Ruge received the Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17].
  • Friedrich Ruge received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • Friedrich Ruge was a member of Verband der Reservisten der Deutschen Bundeswehr[19].
  • Friedrich Ruge was a member of Naval Historical Team[20].
  • Friedrich Ruge was a member of Wandervogel[21].
  • Friedrich Ruge was a member of Gesellschaft für Wehr- und Sicherheitspolitik[22].
  • Friedrich Ruge is recorded as male[23].
  • Friedrich Ruge's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Friedrich Ruge's military branch is recorded as German Navy[25].
  • Friedrich Ruge's Commons category is recorded as Friedrich Ruge[26].
  • Friedrich Ruge's military, police or special rank is recorded as Seekadett[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Leipzig[2], Friedrich Ruge… he was born on December 24, 1894[3]. His father was Walther Ruge[11].

Education

Friedrich Ruge's education included a stint at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[15].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9]. Friedrich Ruge was employed by University of Tübingen[14]. He held the position of Inspector of the Navy[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16], a grade of an order[28], in Nazi Germany[29], founded in 1939[30]; Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], a grade of an order[31], in Germany[32]; and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[33], in United States[34].

Death and Burial

Friedrich Ruge died on July 3, 1985[5]. He passed away in Tübingen[4].

Why It Matters

Friedrich Ruge ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (149 views/month, #7,266 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

Works attributed to him include Himmerod memorandum[37], a memorandum[38], founded in 1950[39].

FAQs

Where was Friedrich Ruge born?

Born in Leipzig[2], Friedrich Ruge…

Where did Friedrich Ruge die?

Friedrich Ruge passed away in Tübingen[4].

Who were Friedrich Ruge's parents?

Friedrich Ruge's father was Walther Ruge[11].

What did Friedrich Ruge do for work?

Friedrich Ruge worked as military historian[6], non-fiction writer[7], university teacher[8], and military personnel[9].

Where did Friedrich Ruge go to school?

Friedrich Ruge was educated at Thomasschule zu Leipzig[15].

What awards did Friedrich Ruge receive?

Honors received include Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[16], Great Cross with Star and Sash of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany[17], and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].

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  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  3. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [37] . wikidata.org. → on this site

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. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [35] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [36] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Occupation military historian, non-fiction writer, university teacher +1
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